Player Manager 4: A Sports Progression Fantasy

Player Manager, Book 4

By: Ted Steel

Narrated by: Luke Francis

Footie's number-one fanatic continues his climb to become number-one manager in the fourth installment of this fast-paced, electrifying LitRPG series.

Football is a game of steps: Quick steps. Trick steps. Even sneaky, slick steps. Whether you're on or off the pitch, you best know your footing. And for Max Best, that's no problem at all. He has the ability to read players to a T—thanks to the sentient stat-tracking display he received after saving an elderly man in the streets.

Now, as director of football for Chester FC, everything's falling into place for Max. His team is climbing the ranks. He's executing great transfers and hired a literal old hand for his brand-new women's team. Plus, his no-holds-barred attitude and unorthodox way of working the league systems is making a serious impression. What could go wrong?

Well . . . everything actually. First, a top-notch prospect gets snaked out from under him. Then, an old adversary starts playing dirty behind the scenes so Max can't play on the field. And his wheeling and dealing has landed him in the wrong kind of spotlight. But the worst part is that he's beginning to suspect the one behind all the chaos is the increasingly devilish old fellow he rescued so long ago . . .

The fourth volume of the hit progression-fantasy series—with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road—now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

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makes me laugh!

this book series is fantastic! I can't wait to get up to listen and fall asleep listening!

An unbroken streak

This series of books is quality. The MC isn’t perfect and every situation isn’t a pure win, and that is such a good thing. This genre is filled with a type that is generic wish fulfillment or OP edgelord and this series really excels as making the characters people.

Just enough jargon to make you appreciate the sport and its’ bubble. Always written so you can follow along. Thankfully there are more in the series.

Masterful Storytelling

I don't follow football. I'm more knowledgeable about the rules of American football. Despite that, I picked up this series because it was an interesting premise for a LitRPG. Through Ted Steel's writing and Luke Francis's performance, Max Best's football journey is charming, easy to follow, and even easier to be enthralled by. The quick lessons, character dynamics, quick wit, and heartfelt moments create such a romantic vision of football that I couldn't help but fall in love with the sport. Book 4 continues to reinforce my love for the series and doesn't seem to be slowing down any time soon. I eagerly await the next installment.

there are 3 ways to do things

the right way
the wrong way
and the Max Best way

I know what you're thinking, "isn't that the wrong way?"
well, yes. but faster 😎

Didn't know anything about soccer or footy before

I had no idea about anything soccer related besides there being a ball and a goal. I honestly don't even like sports. but holy hell this book is good. it got me hooked, I actually want to know more about soccer. I cannot believe how much I loved this book.