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A game-changer at both ends of the pitch, Jude Bellingham’s combination of power and poise makes him the complete midfielder. But with injury frustrations and heartbreaking defeats, his meteoric rise to the top has not been plain sailing. Join Jude on his astonishing journey, from small Championship stadiums to the bright lights of the Champions League – and see what it takes to be worthy of Real Madrid’s number 5 shirt.

This biography is one of the titles in Ransom’s Tales from the Pitch series. These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar, some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are the already at the top of their game. These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life. Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.