Inspiring football book series

Lucas

Goalkeeper

Height: 5'0"

Lucas is twelve years old with sandy brown hair that’s always a bit messy and freckles from hours outdoors. His hazel eyes shift between nervous and determined. Average height but with long arms and quick reflexes, he is new to Football but he’s a natural goalkeeper. His knees are often scuffed, and he chews the edge of his glove strap when thinking

Fun fact: Once stopped ten penalty shots in a row against his friends in the park.

Noah

Striker

Height: 4'11"

Noah is Lucas’s energetic, loyal best friend and a sharp striker. He has short black hair, brown eyes, and a playful grin. Known for his pace, clever footwork, and cheeky goal celebrations, he’s rarely seen without his neon-green boots.

Fun fact: Scored a “perfect” hat-trick in a game recently, which is where you score a goal with your right foot, left foot and head!

Xavier

Midfield (Captain)

Height: 5'2"

Xavier has a strong, athletic build for his age that makes him stand out the moment he steps onto the field. His skin is a warm brown tone, and his close-cropped black hair is always neatly styled, even after a long practice. He has a calm, focused expression most of the time, with a natural vision that seems to read the game before it happens. Maybe it’s the Spanish heritage?

Fun fact: Has the team record for number of ball juggles in a row - 257 times

Jay

Right Back

Height: 5'1"

Jay is Charles fraternal twin brother! Jay has close-cropped hair and a focused, serious expression. His kit is tidier, shirt tucked, socks pulled high, reflecting his disciplined approach as a right back.

Fun fact: Designs custom goal celebrations for every teammate.

Charles

Winger

Height: 5'1"

Jay's brother and Oakridge's playmaker—balances flair with smart decision-making. They are nearly the same height, making their twin connection clear despite subtle differences in their appearance. Charles has short, tapered hair and a more relaxed smile. His shirt untucked but pinched into his shorts.

Fun fact: Edits match highlights into mini films that the squad watches on the bus home.

Adam

Striker

Height: 5'2"

Adam is a determined and resilient forward for Oakridge FC, carrying a quiet toughness in his solid, balanced build, strong legs, good posture, and sharp focus. He has ginger hair that curls at the ends, a fair complexion that flushes easily in the sun, and pale blue eyes that constantly scan the field.

Fun fact: Has a superstition of always putting on his left boot before his right for every match.

Dante

Striker

Height: 5'4"

Dante is a tall, athletic twelve years old with a bold personality and a quick wit. He’s one of the strikers for Oakridge FC and brings a mix of power, flair, and charisma to the pitch. His Italian heritage is evident in his expressive gestures, olive-toned skin, and thick, dark brown hair that's usually swept casually to the side. Dante is known as the jokester of the team.

Fun fact: Once celebrated a goal with a dance so long the referee told him to get on with the game.

Liam

Midfield

Height: 5'1"

Liam is a quiet, thoughtful twelve-year-old who plays central midfield for Oakridge FC. What he lacks in flash, he makes up for with consistency and intelligence. Liam has light brown hair parted neatly down the center, fair skin, and calm, observant eyes that seem to read the game like a chessboard. He rarely raises his voice, but when he does speak, his words carry weight. On the pitch, he's a silent connector, always in the right place, always keeping things moving.

Fun fact: He once apologized to an opponent while stealing the ball from them and then went onto score!

Max

Winger

Height: 5'0"

The team's adaptable spark—covers any position with energy and brings music to the bus rides.

Fun fact: Keeps a playlist called 'Final Whistle Joy' that expands after each win.

Coach Torres

Head Coach

Height: 6'1"

Coach Torres of Oakridge FC is in his early forties, tall and broad-shouldered, with a steady presence that made people quiet down when he entered a room. He had a short beard that was always neatly trimmed, streaked with just enough gray to make him look wise but not old. His dark hair was cut short and always covered by a black Oakridge FC cap. He usually wore a tracksuit with a whistle hanging from his neck and a stopwatch clipped to his waistband.

Fun fact: Has a secret collection of match balls from every final he’s coached.