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Virgil van Dijk started his football career at the age of seven with his local youth team, WDS'19. Originally hoping to be a striker, his natural defence skills shone through and he signed for Liverpool FC for a world record fee as their superstar centre-back. Discover how he went from washing dishes to pay his way during his early career to becoming one of the best defenders in the world. This is the story of how Virgil became a true Liverpool legend. Follow his journey as he fights adversity and works his way up to become an ultimate football hero.

Born and bred Brummie, Jack Grealish became captain of his boyhood club Aston Villa at just 23 years old. In this gripping story, discover how Jack battled through many ups and downs, like suffering relegation, and overcame these obstacles at each turn. Through his dribbling prowess and ability to get back up when knocked down, Jack became not only the most expensive English player ever when he signed for Man City, but England's poster boy at Euro 2020.

Kevin De Bruyne is arguably Manchester City's best player. This is the story of how the young Belgian rose through the ranks, worked hard despite the difficulties he faced along the way, and showed courage and determination to prove his skill in the world's toughest league. His versatility, technique, and goal-scoring ability have allowed him to become a midfielder like no other this season.

Alexander Isak discovered his love of football at the age of just six when his older brothers would take him to their local pitch. His talent and unwavering skills earned him the title 'King of the Cage' and he soon joined the AIK youth academy. Despite early doubts from his coaches, Isak rose through the ranks and proved himself to be an indispensable player.

Masour Ousmane Dembélé proved himself as a superstar player from a young age when he was named Player of the Year in his first professional signing with French team Rennes. He transferred to Dortmund where a goal in the final helped them win the DFB-Pokal. Dembélé transferred to Barcelona for a fee of €105 million where the team won seven titles. In 2023 he returned to France and signed with Paris Saint-Germain.

Considered as one of the greatest players of all time, Brazilian striker Pelé holds the Guinness World record for most goals scored, with a total of 1,283 goals in 1,363 matches. Raised in poverty in the state of São Paulo, Pelé was taught to play football by his father - as they could not afford a ball they played with a grapefruit or a sock stuffed with newspaper. Pelé tells the incredible story of how Edson Arantes do Nascimento, nicknamed Pelé, grew up to become the greatest player of the 20th century.

Diego Maradona is a true footballing legend, and arguably the greatest player ever. The Argentinian playmaker was renowned for his unbelievable skills and agility, as he effortlessly weaved his way up the pitch and through the opposition defence. Maradona earned ninety-one caps and scored thirty-one goals for his country, including in the 1986 World Cup where he captained his team to victory - scoring the two most famous goals of all time, against England, along the way!