Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world’s best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, France, Spain, Canada and the USA, the series covers their unique rise – from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
Titles In This Set:
1. Sophia Smith
2. Ella Toone
3. Jordyn Huitema
4. Alessia Russo
5. Aitana Bonmati
6. Georgia Stanway
7. Marie-Antoinette Katoto
8. Chloe Kelly
9. Mallory Swanson
10. Leah Williamson
Description
Sophia Smith
Sophia Smith is one of the USA’s top prospects. As the first pick of the 2020 NWSL College Draft, she captivated and inspired some of the best teams in the US, finding her place at Portland Thorns FC. Now a capped international and top goalscorer for her club, Sophia is a forward who most defences fear. Learn how this speedy striker gave her all to become a professional football player.
Ella Toone
Ella Toone is taking the football world by storm. She has a knack for scoring crucial goals in important matches for both club and country, including the first goal in England’s sensational win over Germany in the 2022 Euros final. This talented and tactical player continues to break barriers, paving the way for all girls who want to play on the pitch. Discover her remarkable story!
Jordyn Huitema
Uncover the story behind a scoring sensation. Jordyn Huitema is a Canadian international who has a pure love and enthusiasm for the sport. Picked out as a football prodigy from an early age, she was eventually signed to one of the biggest European clubs and best sides in France, Paris Saint-Germain. Learn how Jordyn coped with that pressure and became one of the most promising talents in world football.
Alessia Russo
Meet the scorer of that backheel. Alessia Russo is a formidable striker who scores goals for fun. A calm presence away from football, she’s a determined and tough force on the pitch. Learn how Alessia grew up to become a part of the history-making Lionesses.
Aitana Bonmati
Aitana Bonmatí is an inspiring midfielder who plays with flare, precision and skill. Growing up in Catalonia, she always dreamed of wearing the famous blue and garnet of Barcelona. Discover how Aitana became a star at one of the biggest clubs in the world.
Georgia Stanway
Georgia Stanway is one of the world’s best attacking midfielders. She has won trophies playing for Manchester City, Bayern Munich and England. Known for her extraordinary long shots, discover how a young girl from Cumbria grew up to become a roaring Lioness.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of the best finishers in football. A shy character off the pitch, but an unstoppable force on it, she’s a striker that most defences fear. Raised in Paris, the record-breaking goalscorer is still only at the beginning of her journey.
Chloe Kelly
Chloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women’s football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness.
Mallory Swanson
Mallory Swanson is one of the world’s top forwards. When she’s not scoring goals for the USA, she’s firing them in for her club. Seen as a footballing prodigy, Mallory has dealt with pressure throughout her entire career. Uncover how she found the strength, determination and grit to succeed within the world of football.
Leah Williamson
Leah Williamson OBE was the first British woman to have lifted a major football trophy, when she led the Lionesses to victory in the Euro 2022 tournament. Having played football from a young age, Leah has represented England from the youth team onwards, and has also been part of Arsenal’s FA cup-winning team. She is an outstanding player in both domestic and international fields and she is a role model both on and off the pitch.