--- product_id: 125815390 title: "Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game" price: "€ 43.24" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/125815390-masters-of-modern-soccer-how-the-worlds-best-play-twenty store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game **Price:** € 43.24 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game - **How much does it cost?** € 43.24 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/125815390-masters-of-modern-soccer-how-the-worlds-best-play-twenty) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description How do some of soccer’s smartest and most accomplished figures master the craft of the game? This in-depth analysis of modern soccer reveals how elite players and coaches strategize on and off the field to execute in high-pressure situations. “A worthy addition to any soccer fan’s shelf.”— The Wall Street Journal In Masters of Modern Soccer, America’s premier soccer journalist, Grant Wahl, reveals what players and managers are thinking before, during, and after games and delivers a true behind-the-scenes perspective on the inner workings of the sport’s brightest minds. Wahl follows world-class players from across the globe, examining how they do their jobs and gaining deep insight from the players on how goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards function individually and as a unit to excel and win. He also shadows a manager and director of soccer as they juggle the challenges of coaching, preparation, and the short- and long-term strategies of how to identify and acquire talent and deploy it on the field. These central figures share the little details that matter, position by position: • Attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic explains why he wears his soccer cleats a size too small to make his first touch even better. • Forward Javier “Chicharito” Hernández reveals the Mexican national team’s secret synchronized patterns that create space for him in front of the goal. • Defender Vincent Kompany tells you why his teammates’ pressure on the ball means he can defend his man more tightly in the penalty box. • Defensive midfielder Xabi Alonso describes his disdain for slide tackles and the tendency among even the best professional midfielders to play too closely to one another. • Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer tells the origin story of his sweeper-keeper role, which has allowed him to redefine the position for the modern game. • Head coach Roberto Martínez explains the differences between coaching clubs and national teams and why one of the first things he looks for in any game situation is numerical advantage. • Director of football Michael Zorc discusses what he looks for when it comes to identifying players he can buy low and sell high, Moneyball -style, while still competing to win trophies. The definitive analysis of the craft of soccer, Masters of Modern Soccer will change the way any fan, player, coach, or sideline enthusiast experiences the game. Review: Great Book To Help You Known What To Look For - I am a relative novice at watching futbol (soccer). This book was very helpful in letting me understand what I am seeing on the pitch. It is a fun and interesting read. One caution: the content is largely identical with Wahl's "Football 2.0". 2.0 is in a larger format, the Midfielder chapter has been divided into Defenders and Attacking Midfielders, chapter headings have been reworded slightly, and 2.0 lacks the useful index Masters has. If you buy both, as I did, you will be disappointed. Given the price difference, book quality, and slower delivery time for 2.0, I recommend you forego the additional midfielder information and index and choose Masters. Review: Thumbs up - good read. Insightful with well laid out examples. The pace was brisk and one can get through the book quickly ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #385,465 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #21 in Soccer Coaching (Books) #23 in Soccer Biographies (Books) #91 in Soccer (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 277 Reviews | ## Images ![Masters of Modern Soccer: How the World's Best Play the Twenty-First-Century Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lr8RsthRL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Book To Help You Known What To Look For *by W***3 on December 30, 2022* I am a relative novice at watching futbol (soccer). This book was very helpful in letting me understand what I am seeing on the pitch. It is a fun and interesting read. One caution: the content is largely identical with Wahl's "Football 2.0". 2.0 is in a larger format, the Midfielder chapter has been divided into Defenders and Attacking Midfielders, chapter headings have been reworded slightly, and 2.0 lacks the useful index Masters has. If you buy both, as I did, you will be disappointed. Given the price difference, book quality, and slower delivery time for 2.0, I recommend you forego the additional midfielder information and index and choose Masters. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Thumbs up *by A***R on June 29, 2018* good read. Insightful with well laid out examples. The pace was brisk and one can get through the book quickly ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great insight into the world of soccer *by A***Y on August 29, 2020* I really enjoyed reading this book and learning about some of the best players in the game. It was interesting to hear how they train, what their philosophies are regarding their style of play, strategy, etc. I especially enjoyed reading about Pulisic but found all of the players very interesting. I am a Bayern and Man City fan so it was nice to read about Neuer, Alonso and Kompany. In the book, each player had a different path and a different story but all were ridiculously successful. I am now reading it with my two boys who both play soccer as I think there are so many lessons to learn here about hard work and success. All around great read. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/125815390-masters-of-modern-soccer-how-the-worlds-best-play-twenty](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/125815390-masters-of-modern-soccer-how-the-worlds-best-play-twenty) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-07-15*