Football Spy: Red Card

Name: Football Spy: Red Card
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781444981605
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By Matt Oldfield

Series: Football Spy

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Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented football player - he's also a spy! Midfielder Ethan Fox has never stood out on the pitch, despite his high football IQ. But when he gets scouted by an elite academy, it's his chance... Read More

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Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented football player - he's also a spy!

Midfielder Ethan Fox has never stood out on the pitch, despite his high football IQ. But when he gets scouted by an elite academy, it's his chance to prove he has what it takes. This could be Ethan's last hope to live out his dream - and provide for his family.

But all is not what it seems. When Ethan is approached by the mysterious Department Eleven, he becomes drawn into the shady world of spying - and a scandal that could rock the sport.

And uncovering the truth might not just threaten Ethan's football career... it could put his life and family at risk!

This fast-paced spy fiction series by bestselling author Matt Oldfield is perfect for fans of Alex Rider and Tom Palmer's Football Academy - as well as players of EA SPORTS FC Career Mode!

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Football Spy: Red Card

Ethan Fox is living a double life. He isn't just a talented football player - he's also a spy! Midfielder Ethan Fox has never stood out on the pitch, despite his high football IQ. But when he gets scouted by an elite academy, it's his chance to prove he has what it takes. This could be Ethan's last hope to...

By Matt Oldfield

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Football Spy: Lethal Strike

Ethan Fox is living a double life - not only is he a spy, he's living his dream training at the England football centre. But when England's star striker goes missing, Ethan must track him down! From the writer of the bestselling Unbelievable Football series, for fans of Alex Rider, Tom Palmer, and EA Sports FC! When Coach Ferguson decides...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444981605

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 April 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 288

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Football Matt Oldfield Series: Football Spy Young Adult

About the Author

Matt Oldfield is the author of the Unbelievable Football series (winner of the 2020 Children's Sports Book of the Year) and the Johnny Ball: Football Genius series, as well as the co-author of the bestselling Ultimate Football Heroes and Football GOAT series. He has also worked with Lioness Beth Mead on her children's book, Roar, which won the 2024 Children's Sports Book of the Year award. To date, his books have sold over 3 million copies worldwide.

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