The authority of Haynes and the fun of "Top Trumps" have combined to create an exciting new series of books based on the best-selling card games. "Top Trumps - World Football Stars" features 45 top current players from around the world. Packed with fascinating facts, stunning photographs and all the vital statistics, this pocket guide will keep kids and grown-ups quiet for hours.

 

This book is part of a book series called Top Trumps .

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2007 by J H Haynes & Co Ltd .

After hanging up his one remaining boot following an Eduardo-style injury, Nick Judd is hoping that his beloved Swindon Town will one day groom a player good enough to grace these pages. Southampton fan Tim Dykes still regularly plays five-a-side, despite being heavier than anyone in this book. Nick Judd is a seasoned football writer. His previous books for Haynes include World Football Stars in the Haynes Pocket Manual series.

This book has the following chapters: Manchester United: Wayne Rooney, Ryan Giggs, Cristiano Ronaldo European Stars: Fabio Cannavaro, Cesc Fabregas, Cristiano Ronaldo, Arjen Robben Chelsea: Peter Cech, Dider Drogba, John Terry, Arjen Robben, Andrei Shevchenko, Michael Ballack, Michael Essien South American stars: Lionel Messi, Ronaldinho, Juan Roman Riquelme, Kaka, Rafael Marquez Arsenal: Cesc Fabregas, Thierry Henry African stars: Dider Drogba, Michael Essien, Samuel Eto'o, Benni McCarthy Liverpool: Xabi Alonso, Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt Older generation: Pavel Nedved, Fernando Morientes, Raul, David Beckham, Ronaldo, Deco, Clarence Seedorf, Jaap Stam