How to Be a Footballer
An insider's humorous guide to the world of football
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Ebury Publishing
Published:30th May '19
Should be back in stock very soon

This entertaining guide provides a humorous look at the life of a professional footballer, showcasing the absurdities and realities of the sport.
In How to Be a Footballer, Peter Crouch offers readers a humorous and candid look into the life of a professional footballer. With his trademark self-deprecating style, Crouch shares anecdotes from his experiences on and off the pitch, revealing the absurdities of the football world. From eccentric teammates to bizarre pre-game rituals, he paints a vivid picture of a lifestyle that is both glamorous and utterly ridiculous. The book invites readers to step into the dressing room, where the unexpected becomes the norm, and nothing is off-limits.
Crouch's storytelling is sharp and witty, providing insights into the often ludicrous behavior of modern players. He touches on everything from the quirks of his fellow footballers to the challenges of navigating fame and fortune. With a blend of humor and honesty, How to Be a Footballer captures the essence of what it means to be part of the beautiful game, highlighting the camaraderie and chaos that defines the sport.
As Crouch recounts his journey, he also reflects on the lessons learned along the way, making this more than just a collection of funny stories. It's an exploration of identity, teamwork, and the realities of life as a professional athlete. Whether you're a football fan or just curious about the sport, How to Be a Footballer offers an entertaining and enlightening perspective on the life behind the goals.
However overpaid and preening you might assume Premier League footballers to be, think again. They're worse, according to this amusing insider's account * Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year *
Who knew that a footballer could be funny? ... What you realise, as you laugh out loud, is that football has been taken too seriously by too many people for too long... Most other football books wither by comparison * Daily Mail Sports Book of the Year *
As someone who's been there, done it and got the ill-fitting T-shirt, Crouch is well placed to shed light on the bizarre world of the modern player in a funny, down-to-earth way... He made his name on the pitch ... but with this book, Crouch proves he is a good sport off it, too. -- Jade Craddock * Sun *
On his way to being a national treasure... most enjoyable * Daily Telegraph *
The funniest man in British sport * Metro *
Peter Crouch is a comedy genius * Daily Mail *
One of the funniest human beings on the planet -- Romesh Ranganathan
Very funny on almost every page, wonderfully self-deprecating and very sharp on the ludicrous behaviour of the modern player * Sunday Times *
I’m not a big book reader, I’m just not. And I’ve skimmed through this already and thought ‘I’m gonna really, really, really, really like this. Seriously, I’m really gonna like it -- Chris Moyles
I’ve never read a sports book before, but it is really funny -- Alex Jones
ISBN: 9781785039782
Dimensions: 199mm x 129mm x 20mm
Weight: 226g
304 pages