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Jordan Henderson: The Autobiography

Jordan Henderson: The Autobiography

The must-read autobiography from Liverpool’s beloved captain

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This audio edition features an exclusive Q&A with Jordan.

Captain, father, leader, a fearless ambassador for the causes he believes in and a world-class midfielder, Jordan Henderson is all of these things - and it is why he is one of the most widely respected players of his generation. His story will go down in legend but his story also carries an inspirational message for anyone, showing hurdles and barriers won't stop you reaching your goals.

In this, his first autobiography, Jordan reveals how an early love for the game as a kid became an all-consuming passion growing up in Sunderland and the moments and role models that encouraged him to follow his dream to play for his home club. Transferred to Liverpool in June 2011, Jordan's early years at the club saw him struggle to settle under Sir Kenny Dalglish then Brendan Rodgers before eventually establishing himself at Anfield as a force of nature in midfield.

In June 2015, Jordan took the reins from Steven Gerrard. Under his captaincy, Liverpool have won six trophies headed by the Champions League and the Premier League, bringing the club its first league title in 30 years. In this book, Jordan charts his decade-long journey with the Reds - he is one of only five men to play ten season for the club in the modern era - as well as his incredible experiences within the England squad. He is the only player in history to have been named England Player of the Year at both under-21 and senior level.

Full of heartache, excitement and triumph, this is a candid insight into the life of a top-flight footballer as you've never heard before.

© Jordan Henderson 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022

Reviews

  • A brilliantly told story with a uniquely vivid sense of what it is like on the pitch in matches of extreme importance . . . The perfect book for all football fans, not just Liverpool supporters
    Daily Mail, 'SPORTS BOOKS OF THE YEAR'

About the author

Jordan Henderson

Jordan Henderson, MBE, is one of football's highest-profile players and has captained Liverpool FC since 2015. With the Reds, he has won the Champions League trophy, the Premier League title (marking the first time in 30 years for the club) and, this season, the double win of the FA Cup and League Cup. Outside the football pitch, Jordan's won plaudits for his support for the LGBT+ community and, during Covid, for the NHS, contributing towards his appointment of an MBE in 2021.
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