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Introducing the SUPER STOPPERS collection. Perfect for reluctant readers and all fans of the beautiful game.
Name: Paul McGrath
Nationality: English / Irish
Hero Rating: TBC
Growing up in the foster care system, Paul McGrath found an outlet in sports and began his footballing career in his early twenties, playing for St Patrick's Athletic in the League of Ireland Cup. In 1982, McGrath moved to Manchester United and then Aston Villa, earning himself legendary status. It was on the global stage of the 1990 World Cup, playing for Ireland, that McGrath's masterful defending and skilful performance truly impressed the world, securing him a permanent place in the hearts of Irish football fans.
Ultimate Football Heroes is a series of biographies telling the life-stories of the biggest and best footballers in the world and their incredible journeys from childhood fan to super-star professional player. Written in fast-paced, action-packed style these books are perfect for all the family to collect and share.
Collect them all! Also available in the SUPER STOPPERS range: Van Dijk, Earps, Alisson, Alexander-Arnold, Pickford, Williamson, Ramos, Robertson, Neuer and Maguire.
| ISBN: | 9781789469165 |
| Publication date: | 23rd October 2025 |
| Author: | Emily Stead |
| Publisher: | Dino Books an imprint of Bonnier Books UK |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Series: | Classic Football Heroes |
| Genres: |
Football Children’s / Teenage general interest: Sports teams and clubs Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography |