Matt Oldfield

Matt Oldfield's greatest achievement is his impact on children's literacy through football. His Unbelievable Football series has sold over a million copies, and he's been a driving force in getting reluctant readers to pick up books. Winning the Children's Sports Book of the Year in 2020 was a well-deserved recognition of his talent for making non-fiction exciting.He's also celebrated for his ability to tell underdog stories, as evidenced by his World Book Day quiz that highlighted players from nations often overlooked in football history. His work with literacy charities and the Premier League underscores his commitment to using sport as a gateway to reading.