How to Be a Footballer and Other Sports Jobs
Discover what it's really like to be a footballer, and all of the other jobs behind the scenes, in this fascinating illustrated guide written by former England footballer Rachel Yankey.
Learn about what kind of training professional footballers have to do, how they prepare for a match and what they do when they're not playing. Not sure about being on the pitch? From agents and talent scouts to managers and journalists, there are lots of different jobs to do in sports.
- Commentators report what's going on during every moment of the match to viewers
- Physiotherapists help prevent and treat the players' injuries
- Team chefs prepare delicious and nutritious food for the athletes
How to Be a Footballer is the ideal book for children who love football, and are curious about jobs in sports.
Other titles in the series include:
- How to Be an Astronaut and Other Space Jobs (2020 Blue Peter Book Award runner-up)
- How to Launch a Tech Start-Up
- How to Be an Actor and Other Film and TV Jobs
- How to Be a Vet and Other Animal Jobs
- How to Be a Doctor and Other Life-Saving Jobs
- How to Be a Detective and Other Crime-Fighting Jobs
Rachel Yankey (Author)
Rachel is a tremendous ambassador for football and at one time was the highest capped player in England across both the men's and women's game.
Starting her career at Arsenal she moved on to short spells in Canada and the USA before becoming the first professional female footballer in 2000 when she joined Fulham. Rachel then joined Birmingham before returning to Arsenal.
Rachel runs her own business coaching football in schools and is very passionate about her work and having a positive impact in education. She is involved in various campaigns outside of football utilising interest in the game to reach wider issues.
Also well known for her media work as presenter of Cbeebies 'Footy Pups' as well as doing punditry for the BBC, BT, SKY, ITV and as a guest on various other shows and news shows.
Rachel was awarded an MBE in 2006 and an OBE in 2014 for her services to football.
Sol Linero (Illustrator)
Sol is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her illustrations are filled with details and beautiful colors focused on children's products like books, puzzles, board books and memory games. Sol has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and The Washington Post.