Some Good Soccer Books for Good Readers

Why does someone need to read a book to learn about soccer? As we know, we can play soccer in the field without reading books. What we really need are soccer playing materials and some playmates. And most of us usually learn how to play soccer from TV or live soccer sports since our childhood. But still, there are many readers and authors who are very much interested to read or write about soccer.

Soccer related books provide some different tastes. Of course, FIFA has a book which is all about soccer rules and regulations or codes and conducts. Reading that rules and regulations one can just learn how to play soccer, but can't learn the necessary techniques to be a good player. Soccer techniques are usually the big secrets and creations of the world famous players. Soccer analysts usually write about those great players or about any remarkable occurrences regarding soccer. Sometimes, famous soccer players publish books sharing their experiences and life-style 

Everything has a history. There are many informative soccer books regarding soccer sport history. Some of the top class books are as follows:

1. Fever Pitch by Nick Hornby:

Nick Hornby was a crazy fan of soccer giant Arsenal. In this book, he explains his life and experiences with Arsenal. He finds the rhythm of life through soccer. He expresses that, "he fell in love with football as I was later to fall in love with women: suddenly, inexplicably, uncritically, giving no thought to the pain or disruption it would bring with it." In a word, this one of the best soccer book really got something.

2. The Ball is Round: The Global History of Soccer by David Goldblatt:

This is one of the extraordinary soccer books for the soccer fans. It contains the history of European and Latin American soccer and soccer personalities as well. Undoubtedly, it is a tasteful book.

3. How to Score, Science and The Beautiful Game by Ken Bray:

Ken Bray is a soccer analyst and this book was published in 2006. He has discussed about free-kicks, penalty shooting, comfortable and stressful position in the field, etc. in his book. More importantly, Ken Bray explains soccer through science.    

4. The Miracle of Castel di Sangro by By Joe McGinniss:

Joe McGinniss is crazy soccer fan of an Italian club. He was close to many soccer players and their families. He has discussed his mixed feelings and experiences about his favorite club and soccer as well in this book. 

5. Futebol: The Brazilian Way of Life by Alex Bellos:

Alex Bellos highlights the madness of Bazillian soccer fans in this book. He brings out the real picture of Brazilian soccer. He unveils the secrets why Brazil is the best team in the soccer world.