Beast: My Story

FIFA has declared Adebayo Akinfenwa, the 16-stone striker for Wycombe Wanderers, as the strongest footballer in the world. Despite facing racial abuse and being told he was too big to play football, Bayo has become a cult hero due to his charisma, skill, and never-give-up attitude.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2018
Publisher: Headline Publishing Group

For fans of books by Jimmy Bullard, Paul Merson, The Sidemen, and the F2 Freestylers, there is a new player in the football world who has captured the hearts of many. His name is Adebayo Akinfenwa, and he is not your average footballer.

Born in London, England, Akinfenwa has a larger-than-life personality that matches his physical strength. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 16 stone, he is considered the strongest footballer in the world by FIFA. Despite his intimidating appearance, Akinfenwa has become an icon, attracting millions of social media followers, launching his own clothing label, and still banging in the goals for Wycombe Wanderers.

With such fame and adoration, it's easy to forget that Akinfenwa is one of the hardest-working footballers around. His mental strength has had to be equal to his physical, as he faced widespread racial abuse as a teenager when he joined Lithuanian team FK Atlantas. Despite the challenges he faced, Akinfenwa never gave up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer.

A career of grafting in the lower leagues of English and Welsh football followed, with spells at Barry Town, Torquay, Swansea, Gillingham, Northampton, and AFC Wimbledon. Akinfenwa's charisma and knack of scoring vital goals made him a fan favorite at each club. His last ever kick for the Dons was a penalty at Wembley to help win the club promotion.

After the final whistle, Akinfenwa told an interviewer, "I think I'm technically unemployed, so any managers hit me up on the WhatsApp and get me a job!" His inspiring, entertaining, and full of character story has captured the hearts of many, and his never-give-up attitude has made him the biggest footballer on the planet.

In conclusion, Adebayo Akinfenwa is a true cult hero in the world of football. His larger-than-life personality, physical strength, and never-give-up attitude have made him a fan favorite and a true inspiration to many. Whether you are a fan of books by Jimmy Bullard, Paul Merson, The Sidemen, or the F2 Freestylers, you will not want to miss the story of how Akinfenwa became a true cult hero and the never-give-up attitude that made him the biggest footballer on the planet.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 198 x 130 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781472247940