Kevin De Bruyne (Scouted!): A Sports Biography for Young Fans | Stats, Skills & Stories Kindle Edition

A fourteen-year-old boy. A foster family that didn't want him. And five goals scored in one half the following Friday.When Kevin De Bruyne was told he was "too quiet," he didn't argue. He didn't shout. He walked onto the pitch and let his feet do the talking. That quiet fury carried him from a tiny town in Belgium to six Premier League titles, a Champions League trophy, and a place among the greatest midfielders who ever lived.In this second installment of the Scouted! series, your guide is Enzo Gatto — a fictional veteran scout with a big personality and an even bigger notebook. He'll take you from a garden in Drongen where a pair of flower pots accidentally trained the deadliest two-footed midfielder in football, to Mourinho's office at Chelsea where a twenty-two-year-old was told he was sixth choice, to two Champions League finals — one where his face was broken, another where his hamstring tore — and the night he finally lifted the trophy.What's inside:- The full story from childhood to superstardom — the struggles, the rejection, the broken face, and the comebacks that made him who he is- Real statistics, data charts, and career comparisons by Professor Soccerologist — kids learn to read and interpret data without even realizing it- Tactical skill breakdowns by coach Nina Cruz — what makes De Bruyne's vision and passing unique, and tips to try yourself- Illustrations, a quiz, and stories you won't find on Wikipedia- 117 printed pages, age 9 and up — parents will love it too. Read more