Football Spy: Red Card: The thrilling new secret agent series set in elite academy football, perfect for the new Premier League season
Matt Oldfield
Apr 2026 · Hodder Children's Books · Narrated by Adam Bromley
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Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player - he's also a spy! A thrilling action-adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller, for readers 8+.
"Do you have what it takes when the times comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances."
When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro.
But all is not what it seems.
Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying - uncovering a secret that could rock the sport he loves.
And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career...
This game is life or death.
From the multimillion bestseller, award-winner, and 2026 World Book Day author. Includes illustrations such as game tactics, spy gadgets and big moments on the pitch!
*Author of Football Goat: MESSI vs RONALDO and Ultimate Football Heroes: YAMAL*
*And winner of the TELEGRAPH CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR*
*Football Spy is the perfect gift for reluctant readers, girls and boys age 8 9 19 11 12 13*
"I couldn't stop reading it!" - Jude, age 11
"I loved this book!" - Flo, age 9
"Training and matches, and spy stuff - cool gadgets, mystery and chases. My son raced through this, and we will move on from this series to Alex Rider" - Katy, school librarian.
"Do you have what it takes when the times comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second chances."
When Ethan Fox gets scouted by an elite football academy, it's his last hope to make it as a pro.
But all is not what it seems.
Recruited by the mysterious Department Eleven, he's drawn deeper into the deadly world of spying - uncovering a secret that could rock the sport he loves.
And the truth might cost Ethan more than just his football career...
This game is life or death.
From the multimillion bestseller, award-winner, and 2026 World Book Day author. Includes illustrations such as game tactics, spy gadgets and big moments on the pitch!
*Author of Football Goat: MESSI vs RONALDO and Ultimate Football Heroes: YAMAL*
*And winner of the TELEGRAPH CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR*
*Football Spy is the perfect gift for reluctant readers, girls and boys age 8 9 19 11 12 13*
"I couldn't stop reading it!" - Jude, age 11
"I loved this book!" - Flo, age 9
"Training and matches, and spy stuff - cool gadgets, mystery and chases. My son raced through this, and we will move on from this series to Alex Rider" - Katy, school librarian.
Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented academy player - he's also a spy! A thrilling action-adventure set in the world of elite football by the multimillion bestseller, for readers 8+.
"Do you have what it takes when the times comes, agent? If you miss, there are no second c...
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Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series, including a 2026 World Book Day title, and winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year. He is author of the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.
Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series, including a 2026 World Book Day title, and winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year. He is author of the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Foot...
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