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The Secret Footballer is the pseudonym of a former Premier League footballer who contributes articles to The Guardian newspaper and has written five books, I Am The Secret Footballer, Tales From The Secret Footballer, The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game, The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas, and How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League.
The Secret Footballer is English, has played for at least two Premier League clubs and was once relegated on the last day of the season. [1] He grew up on a rural council estate and was a late starter in organised football and signed his first professional contract aged 21. [1] He was still playing as late as 2011. [1]
He says that he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse. [1] The Secret Footballer wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work. [1]
Bibliography
- The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas (Guardian Faber, 2015)
- The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game: Tips and Tactics from the Ultimate Insider (Guardian Faber, 2014)
- Tales From The Secret Footballer (Guardian Faber, 2013)
- I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game (Guardian Faber, 2012)
- How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League (Guardian Faber, 2017)
References
External links
- The Secret Footballer on X
- The Secret Footballer blog on The Guardian
- Who Is The Secret Footballer - A website whose large community and many comments speculate on the identity of The Secret Footballer.
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The Secret Footballer is the pseudonym of a former Premier League footballer who contributes articles to The Guardian newspaper and has written five books, I Am The Secret Footballer, Tales From The Secret Footballer, The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game, The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas, and How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League.
The Secret Footballer is English, has played for at least two Premier League clubs and was once relegated on the last day of the season. [1] He grew up on a rural council estate and was a late starter in organised football and signed his first professional contract aged 21. [1] He was still playing as late as 2011. [1]
He says that he considered suicide after the end of his career but his writing steered him away from alcohol abuse. [1] The Secret Footballer wants to reveal his identity but fears being sued for the content of his work. [1]
Bibliography
- The Secret Footballer: Access All Areas (Guardian Faber, 2015)
- The Secret Footballer's Guide to the Modern Game: Tips and Tactics from the Ultimate Insider (Guardian Faber, 2014)
- Tales From The Secret Footballer (Guardian Faber, 2013)
- I Am The Secret Footballer: Lifting the Lid on the Beautiful Game (Guardian Faber, 2012)
- How to Win: Lessons from the Premier League (Guardian Faber, 2017)
References
External links
- The Secret Footballer on X
- The Secret Footballer blog on The Guardian
- Who Is The Secret Footballer - A website whose large community and many comments speculate on the identity of The Secret Footballer.
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