Meet the scorer of that backheel. Alessia Russo is a formidable striker who makes scoring look just too easy. Although a 2023 World Cup win wasn't to be for England, Alessia played a crucial part in getting her team to the final. A calm presence away from football, she's a determined and tough force on the pitch. Learn how Alessia grew up to become a part of the history-making Lionesses.
About the Football Rising Stars series:
Football Rising Stars dives into the incredible journeys of ten of the world's best young players. Featuring fresh talents from England, France, Spain, Canada and the USA, the series covers their unique rise from playing football in the park to performing in front of capacity crowds on the biggest stage and in the biggest leagues.
| ISBN: | 9781802630930 |
| Publication date: | 16th May 2024 |
| Author: | Harry Meredith |
| Publisher: | Sweet Cherry Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 128 pages |
| Series: | Football Rising Stars |