Michael O’Mara Books to publish world champion football freestyler Andrew Henderson’s techniques book

Michael O’Mara Books is to publish a guide to freestyle football from five-time World Champion Football Freestyler and two times Guinness World Record holder, Andrew Henderson.

How to be a Better Footballer: Skills, Tips and Tricks from the World Champion Football Freestyler will feature step-by-step skill tutorials, jaw-dropping tricks and guidance to improve football techniques to become a master on the football pitch and beyond.

Athlete Andrew Henderson has held the UK’s Freestyle Football Champion title for 8 years running. Growing up a keen rugby player, he suffered a horrific injury at age 16 and was told he may never play sport again. Focusing on freestyle football, he became the youngest National Champion in the history of the sport at 17, and now holds five World Championship titles, making him the greatest freestyle footballer of all time.

Revealing in the book how hard work and dedication drove him to success, he has worked with Cristiano Ronaldo and impressed the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar. Performing at the Olympics and various World Cups around the world, he has 1.8 million TikTok followers and 1.2 million followers on Instagram.

Andrew Henderson said: “After everything I have achieved in the sport of freestyle football, it is very important to me to focus on inspiring the next generation! Whether it is to pick up a ball and learn skills, to be more active or to improve confidence, this book aims to benefit every reader!”

Louise Dixon, Senior Editorial Director at Michael O’Mara Books, said: “Andrew’s passionate advice about overcoming adversity and following a dream prove that both enthusiasm and patience play a major part in any sporting arena. Alongside step-by-step tutorials to learn fundamental techniques to advance your skills, Andrew brings his personal journey to life on the page. This isn’t only about teaching the physical elements but learning from a master about how to focus your mentality to bring flair, passion and precision to your game.”

How to be a Better Footballer: Skills, Tips and Tricks from the World Champion Football Freestyler will publish in full-colour illustrated paperback on 27^th May 2021, priced £12.99. View the book trailer here: https://youtu.be/RWHzdafmqCg. World All Language Rights were acquired by Louise Dixon through David Riding at MBA Literary Agents.

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Saskia Angenent, Head of Publicity, Michael O’Mara Books Ltd | saskia.angenent@mombooks.com | 0207 819 5911 

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