The Soccer Goat: Messi V. Ronaldo

By Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett

This series from best-selling author Matt Oldfield and Seth Burkett, a former professional soccer player, tackles the question that every soccer fan wants answered: Who is the GOAT?

Each book pits two of the best players in the world head-to-head in a battle for the crown, kicking off with the superstar clash of Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo. Action-packed and full of detailed facts, trivia, stats, and funny illustrations, this collectible new series is perfect for longtime soccer fans and those new to the sport.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1536252948
• ISBN13: 9781536252941
• Release Date: May 2026
• Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7