Kick like the greats! Every little soccer fan dreams of playing like Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, or Neymar. But what techniques and skills set the professionals apart? And how can one acquire these skills? This book presents the 20 most important basic techniques through clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions, complemented by portraits of the most famous professional soccer players from around the world – learn to head like Lukaku, pass like Lena Oberdorf, shoot like Harry Kane, or volley like Leroy Sané. Additional tips and tricks on the right equipment – soccer shoes, shin guards, goalkeeper gloves – and warm-up routines complete the performance on the field. Young players will playfully become familiar with the rules such as fouls, offsides, or handballs, and will be introduced to different formations. This way, even the most uncertain players are guaranteed to become superstars on the soccer field!.