From the hosts of the popular podcast and tv show Men in Blazers,
comes their completely scientific, 100% definitive, defend-to-the-death
list of the greatest soccer players of all time.
Every fan has their own list of the 100 soccer players they consider the
greatest ever to play the game. A list based on triumphs, sublime
moments of skill, superhuman tenacity, and telenovela-esque backstories.
To the list-maker, that 100 feels objective. Unequivocal. An absolute
truth.
This is one such list.
Written with the same signature Men in Blazers humor found in their New
York Times bestseller Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and accompanied by
Nate Kitch's iconic photographic illustrations, Men in Blazers share the
stories of household names like David Beckham and Alex Morgan, along
with cult icons such as Garrincha, the Brazilian star of the 1960s who
was born with one leg six inches shorter than the other, and Briana
Scurry, a trailblazer who paved a path for young Black soccer-playing
women. Page by page, you will revel in the depictions of players you
adore, discover tales you have never heard, and experience vivid stories
of dreams, loyalty, perseverance, creativity, and luck. Together, they
form an alternative telling of the history of soccer, tracing the
evolution of the men's and women's games around the globe, one unlikely,
unbelievable, unforgettable career at a time. Thanks to the transcendent
career arcs depicted within, Gods of Soccer is rife with tales that
will make readers' hearts soar. Encourage them to dream. And then
quickly rush off to make their own lists.
FOR READERS OF: Complete Book of Soccer, The Baseball 100,
Encyclopedia Blazertannica, and Reborn in the USA
A COMPANION TO MEN IN BLAZERS PODCAST AND SHOWS: This is the perfect
companion for avid fans of the Men in Blazers podcast, one of the
largest soccer podcasts in the world, and their weekly NBC show.
A GREAT GIFT: Surprise the soccer fans in your life or introduce someone
to the sport with God's of Soccer. This will make a fantastic gift for
both novice and die-hard players and soccer fans of all ages.
