Gary Lineker books in order
English football pundit and former player
- Born
- 1960
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Books
- 6
Gary Lineker has published 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 3 other books, beginning with The Young Soccer Player (1994). The best-known is 50 Times Football Changed the World (2022). The latest is Favourite Football Stories (1998).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Gary Lineker
Start here
50 Times Football Changed the World
Gary Lineker's most-read book.
Newest
Favourite Football Stories
Published 1998.
Short story collections in order
Favourite Football Stories (1998)
Children's books in order
The Young Soccer Player (1994)
Soccer (2000)
Other books in order
Still Dreaming (2010)
Behind Closed Doors (2019)
50 Times Football Changed the World (2022)
About Gary Lineker
Gary Winston Lineker is an English sports broadcaster, businessman, and former professional footballer who played as a striker. Regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of England's greatest players, Lineker is the only player to have been the top goalscorer in England with three clubs: Leicester City, Everton, and Tottenham Hotspur. He also played for Barcelona in Spain, and won 80 caps for England.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Gary Lineker FAQ
- How many books has Gary Lineker written?
- Gary Lineker has published 1 short story collection, 2 children's books and 3 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Gary Lineker's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with 50 Times Football Changed the World.
- What is Gary Lineker's latest book?
- Favourite Football Stories (1998).
- What is Gary Lineker's most famous book?
- 50 Times Football Changed the World (2022) is Gary Lineker's most widely read book.
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.