International Soccer Stars

French soccer player Kylian Mbappé had his pick of some of biggest soccer clubs in the world. Several of them tried to sign him when he was still a young teenager. But he chose to stay close to home. Mbappé made a name for himself playing for AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain. He became part of a soccer dream team with the latter club, playing alongside fellow soccer stars Lionel Messi and Neymar. Despite winning multiple titles and awards, including Best Young Player at the World Cup, Mbappé has always seen himself as a child of Paris. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Kylian Mbappé, France's Soccer Star tells the story of a soccer champion who continues to strive for his next accomplishment in the sport.

Robert Lewandowski was a natural when it came to sports. His entire family was athletic. When he discovered his love for soccer, no one was surprised. Robert was far from the biggest kid on the field, but his passion and talent were obvious to anyone who saw him play. His family supported his goal of becoming a professional soccer player. But the unexpected loss of his father left an empty space in the young striker's life. Despite the tragedy, Lewandowski kept working toward his dream. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Robert Lewandowski, Poland's Soccer Star tells the story of a young boy from Poland who became one of the best soccer players in the world.

Harry Kane was a big fan of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club when he was growing up in England. In his spare time, he played soccer himself, but youth coaches told him he was too small to succeed in the sport. But he refused to give up. When scouts from Tottenham saw him play, they decided to give him a chance to play for the famous club. In 2023, Harry broke the team's all-time scoring record. Later that year, he moved to FC Bayern Munich, where he is still one of the most famous soccer players in the world. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Harry Kane, England's Soccer Star tells the story of a young player who was determined to succeed in the sport he loved.

As a striker, Erling Haaland's job on the soccer field is to score goals for his team. But in 2019, the Norwegian player wowed sports fans all over the world when he scored an astounding 9 goals in a single game at the FIFA U-20 World Cup tournament. Erling's father, Alf-Inge, played professional soccer until young Erling was about three. Erling grew up to make a name for himself in the sport by racking up numerous points, wins, and records. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Ering Haaland, Norway's Soccer Star tells the story of a Scandinavian player who has become one of the greatest soccer players in the world.

Kevin De Bruyne knew at the age of nine that he wanted to become a professional soccer player. Soon, other people, including coaches, began noticing De Bruyne's skills on the soccer field. He had a gift for knowing the best moves to make even before he got the ball. His talent earned him deals with some of Europe's most successful soccer clubs. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium's Soccer Star tells the story of a shy, young boy who grew up to be one of the highest-paid soccer players in the world today.

As a child in Argentina, Lionel Messi had a condition that kept him from growing properly. The smallest boy on his youth soccer team, he might have been the most unlikely player to become a professional soccer player. But special medicine helped him overcome his health challenges so his athletic talent could continue developing. His skills on the soccer field led him to win games, win awards, and break records in his beloved sport. Part of the International Soccer Stars series, Lionel Messi, Argentina's Soccer Star tells the story of a young player who beat the odds to become one of the greatest soccer stars in the world.