The Soccer 100 by Oliver Kay & James Hornsastle

Pull up a chair, pour something warm, and settle in. The Soccer 100 is the kind of book that sparks debate at the dinner table and gets passed lovingly between fans of the beautiful game.

Authors Oliver Kay and James Horncastle, two of football’s most respected voices, take on a delightfully impossible task: ranking the 100 greatest soccer players of all time. From the legends who shaped the early game to the modern icons lighting up stadiums today, every entry is a deep dive into what made these players truly extraordinary.

What you’ll find inside:

• In-depth profiles of 100 footballing greats, from Pelé and Maradona to Messi and Mbappé
• Rich storytelling backed by serious reporting and historical insight
• Stunning photography and design throughout
• Plenty of fuel for spirited “who’s better?” arguments with friends

Critics have called it “a love letter to the game” and “essential reading for any serious football fan.” It’s been praised for going beyond stats and trophies to capture the artistry, heartbreak, and magic of soccer’s most unforgettable figures.

This is a beautifully bound coffee-table book that begs to be browsed slowly. A perfect gift for the soccer obsessive in your life, or a well-earned treat for yourself after a long walk along the Marginal Way.

Stop in and flip through a copy. We have a feeling it’ll be coming home with you.