YOUNG GUN: THE BIOGRAPHY OF CESC FABREGAS

Book ID/图书代码： 01930010B34856

English Summary/英文概要： Francesc Fabregas Soler - know to football fans worldwide as Cesc Fabregas - is one of the most exciting young talents in football today. A gifted playmaker with a maturity beyond his years, he has already established himself as a vital part of the Arsenal first team, bringing skill, vision and incredible creativity to Arsene Wenger’s young side. Born in Catalonia, Spain, in 1987, Fabregas began his football career as a trainee at DC Barcelona, where he was a prolific goalscorer for the youth team. Signed by Arsenal at the age of just 16, Fabregas became the youngest player to turn out for the Gunners, at 16 years and 177 days. He went on to break more records, becoming the youngest goalscorer in the history of the club when he found the net in Arsenal’s 5-1 League Cup victory against Wolverhampton Wanderers. Arsene Wenger had intended Fabregas to hone his skills in League Cup games but injuries to Patrick Vieira, Edu and Gilberto Silva in 2004 gave him the chance to break into the first team and prove himself at the highest level. After becoming the second youngest player ever to score a Champions League goal, he rounded off the 2004/5 season by winning his first honours with Arsenal, starting for the club in the FA Cup final where they beat Manchester Unites on penalties. When Patrick Vieira signed for Juventus in 2005, Fabregas began to feature more regularly in the Arsenal midfield. Although there were concerns that he lacked the power and aggression to replace the fiery Frenchman, he soon developed his own playing style and proved to fans, pundits and opposition players that he was a force to be reckoned with. His obvious flair for the game earned him a place in the Spanish national team, and he became the youngest Spanish player to take part in the World Cup during the 2006 finals. Despite interest from several top clubs, including Real Madrid, Fabregas was determined to stay with Arsenal, and his loyalty was rewarded with an eight-year extension to his contract. Fabregas is now seen as a talisman, revered by fans and lauded by commentators, His amazing story shows how he had matured into a strong, charismatic footballer who many believe can inspire Arsene Wenger’s rejuvenated Arsenal team to take their place at the very top of the English game.

Chinese Summary/中文概要： 弗朗塞茨.法佈雷加斯.索爾勒 - 全世界球迷更習慣將他喚作塞斯克.法佈雷加斯，可謂當今足壇備受矚目的新星之一。這個年青人擁有超越其年齡的成熟，憑藉過人的稟賦，嫺熟的腳下盤帶，優異的大局觀以及驚人的創造力，現如今法佈雷加斯已一躍成為教授溫格麾下不可或缺的絕對核心。
1987年，法佈雷加斯出生在了西班牙加泰羅尼亞，巴薩羅納青訓營則成為了他綠茵生涯的起點，當時，年紀輕輕的他便已經是隊中高產的射手。到了16歲時，阿森納慧眼識珠及時將其簽下，憑藉16歲177天的年齡，法佈雷加斯一舉成為了有史以來代表槍手出賽最為年青的球員。自此之後，伴隨著小法的爆發，越來越多的記錄也相繼被他打破，藉助在聯賽杯阿森納5-1橫掃漢普頓流浪者一役中的入球，其又成為了俱樂部隊史上最為年輕的射手。
起初，主教練溫格的初衷只是寄希望於通過聯賽杯讓法佈雷加斯達到磨練技術與增強信心的目的。但到了2004賽季中期，隊中主力派翠克.維艾拉、埃杜、以及吉爾伯托.席爾瓦的相繼傷停，卻給了小法在頂級聯賽中嶄露頭角的機會。在成為歐冠歷史上進球第二年青的球員後，他又在04/05賽季英超足總杯決賽當中身披阿森納戰袍首發登場，並最終依靠點球大戰力克老冤家曼聯，順利捧起了他人生中的首座獎盃。
到了2005年，隊內中場大將法國國腳派翠克.維艾拉轉投意甲豪門尤文圖斯，這為法佈雷加斯的出場鋪平了道路，自此，小法越來越多地出現在了阿森納的中場位置之上，儘管當時有不少人認為，力量與霸氣略顯不足的他將無法填補法國人走後所留下的空檔，但法佈雷加斯很快便用自己的球風征服了球迷、輿論甚至是對手，同時並向世人預示一股新興力量的崛起。
很快，對於大賽出色的洞察力便為其贏得了代表西班牙國家隊出賽的機會，在2006年德國世界盃上，小法又再次成為了西班牙隊史上最為年輕的國家隊隊員。經管包括皇家馬德里在內的多家豪門都頻頻向法佈雷加斯拋出橄欖枝，但後者卻堅定地選擇留在兵工廠，而這份難能可貴的忠誠，亦為他帶來了一份長達八年的續約。
現如今，伴隨著球迷的擁戴與媒體的熱評，法佈雷加斯儼然已經成為了阿森納青年軍的旗幟性人物。本書記錄了法佈雷加斯不同凡響的成長歷程，球迷將看到他如何從一名弱冠少年逐漸脫胎成長為力量與技術兼備的偉大球員，在許多人眼中，他將是幫助阿森納實現復興並最終登頂英超的中堅力量。(ANDY)

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About the Author/作者介绍： Tom Oldfield is a freelance sports writer specialising in football. He has written for several national newspapers and magazines.

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