The 10 football autobiographies every fan must read

Football fever is running high, and fans all over the world aren’t entirely over all the world cup madness. Goals, thrills and surprises, Russia had it all.

The best footballers and managers can achieve god-like status amongst fans of the beautiful game. Their every move is discussed and analysed, and their lives make fascinating reading. Read on to discover the 10 football autobiographies every fan must read.

George Best was undoubtedly the best footballer the UK has ever produced, a legend in his lifetime. This book tells the gripping life story of a man who possessed immense talent but who was also deeply flawed and unable to cope with the rewards of his successful football career. George talks openly and candidly about the highs of his career but also his regrets and the lows of his drinking, womanising lifestyle.

This is the story of the footballer synonymous with the glory years of Manchester United. For twenty years, Gary Neville wore his heart on his sleeve and played for one of the greatest teams in the English premier league. An Old Trafford regular since he attended his first match at six years old, Neville is the ultimate one-club man. The book spills the beans on the behind-the-scenes secrets of his career and playing alongside the likes of Giggs, Scholes and his best friend, David Beckham.

Pele is one of the most celebrated footballers of all time. This book charts the extraordinary rise of the young boy from the poverty-stricken streets of Sao Paulo who triumphed at several World Cups and reached dizzying heights of worldwide adoration and success. Pele recounts his story with his customary wit and deference and takes us on the amazing journey of the prodigiously talented football player who eventually became a UN ambassador for his work as a campaigner for human rights. It is undoubtedly a must-read autobiography for football fans.

Roy Keane is a football player who needs no introduction. The tough Irishman was captain of Manchester United for a number of years, and his footballing career was as tumultuous as the man himself. The book is a no-holds-barred read that provides a fascinating insight into the controversies, rivalries, and clashes that marked Keane’s career.

This book tells the gripping story of Diego Maradona who rose from poverty to become the world’s greatest player and who led his country, Argentina, to a world cup title in 1986. It is also the story of a troubled, conflicted genius who is remembered for his on-field accomplishments as much as for multiple drug suspensions and controversial behaviour. El Diego is an interesting read about a football superstar who was passionate about the game, his family and his country.

It is no exaggeration to state that Andrea Pirlo is the best deep-lying playmaker and free kick specialist that the world has ever seen. This is autobiography is unlike the typical footballers’ wares in that it reflects a footballer who was more of a cerebral type of player rather than a physical one. There are anecdotes about his rise, the games, clubs, and players but it also takes us into his mind and reveals his deep passion for, and obsession with football, but also his thoughts and opinions on everything that makes up the footballing world.

This is the explosive, critically-acclaimed memoir of one Zlatan Ibrahimovic, who needs no introduction, and it chronicles his rise from a poor Swedish immigrant to one of the world’s football geniuses. It is a moving, funny and frank recollection of a modern sporting icon. I Am

Zlatan lifts the lid on some of football’s greatest names and is full of witty one-liners and amazing stories. He has graced the world’s greatest clubs and captained his country. This is a firecracker of an autobiography and one worth reading.

An autobiography by the man in black aka the referee is bound to be riveting, and so it is. Graham Poll was one of the most successful British referees, having officiated at over 1500 national and international games and on the biggest stages of all, namely the Champions League and the World Cup. Here he dishes the dirt on players, managers, incidents, and clashes, telling it as it is. The most outspoken referee in the modern game provides a brilliant read.

Although playing his trade in the lower leagues, 16-stone Adenbayo Akinfenwa has gained notoriety by being dubbed the strongest footballer in the world in the FIFA video game. This has brought him fame and a huge social media following. The Beast, as he is known, is a hard-working grafter with a larger-than-life personality, who has launched his own clothing line and who is still scoring goals. He has become an icon of the modern game and this autobiography tells the story of an inspiring and entertaining cult hero.

Sir Alex Ferguson is widely considered to be one of the most successful managers in the history of British football. He was at the helm of Manchester United’s glory years for 27 years, leading them to a record number of premier league titles and two Champions League wins. His autobiography is an insight into the mind of one of the most astute managers who not only brought the wins but also created a lasting legacy by making Manchester United one, if not, the biggest club in the world. A must not only for fans of this club.

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