Football Spy: Red Card
Football Spy (Book 1)
- Author Matt Oldfield
- Narrator Adam Bromley
- Publisher Hachette Children's Group
- Publish Date 16 April 2026
- Run Time 5 hours and 42 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer).
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What to expect
"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.
| Author | Matt Oldfield |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Adam Bromley |
| Series | Football Spy |
| Duration | 5 hours and 42 minutes |
| Release Date | |
| ISBN | 9781444988048 |
| Format | Audiobook |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Genre | Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Sporting stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Association football (Soccer) |
| Availability | AU, GB, IE, US |
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