The Academy V: Cup of Nations – T.Z. Layton

The pressure rises as Leo K. Doyle takes his football journey onto the international stage.

In The Academy V: Cup of Nations, Leo faces another major challenge as he continues his development as an elite young footballer.

Representing his country brings a whole new level of expectation, with tougher opponents, intense competition and the pressure of performing when it matters. As Leo navigates life on and off the pitch, he must continue developing not only as a player, but as a teammate.

Packed with football action, competition and the challenges young players face as they progress through the game, Cup of Nations continues T.Z. Layton's popular The Academy series.

An exciting football story for readers aged 7–13 who love competition, teamwork and the journey of developing as a player.