Born in a country not noted for its top-level football, it was never certain that Christian Pulisic would be able to realise his full potential. But his youth, agility and impressive skills have taken Christian to one of the most demanding leagues in the world - and made him captain of the United States national team. This is the astonishing story of how this impressive youngster became the most expensive American player in history. This biography is one of the titles in Ransom's Tales from the Pitch series.

These books offer a fresh take on the familiar football biography format. Each of these fast-moving reads focuses on one football superstar: some players who are still to reach the summit of their career, and others who are already at the top of their game.

These are exhilarating reads about players from all walks of life.

Many have faced failure, injury and rejection, to ultimately make their dreams come true and have inspirational stories. So meet the footballers behind the iconic tackles and goals, and find out what makes each of these players so special.