Novels like The Gaffer
Books Chinese readers most often put in the same booklists as The Gaffer, best match first.
- 1 The Free Spirit on the Pitch 绿茵自由人 A soccer prodigy from his past life transmigrates into the body of a good-for-nothing. From then on, the world gains a genius and loses an ordinary man. Watch as he continues writing his legend in yet another field… 0Votes2.7kRecs3.2kFans
- 2 The Godfather of Football 绿茵教父 That was the year the Italian league's Seven Sisters were at their peak, German powerhouses lorded it over their rivals, Spain sang the praises of dark horses, and the Premier League fell under the Red Devils' rule. That was the year Barcelona remained in turmoil, Real Madrid underwent a once-in-a-century transformation, Manchester United reached a historic pinnacle, Bayern swept through Europe undefeated, and Chelsea was still waiting for Russian rubles. That was the year Jose Mourinho was stil 0Votes6.1kRecs23.9kFans
- 3 Savior of Chinese Football 国足救世主 As a player, he overcame a half-crippled body with congenital pulmonary insufficiency to become the greatest striker in the history of Chinese football. Yet for one reason or another, he never got the chance to serve his country... As a coach, he led the national team to its highest-ever win rate in competitive matches, only to be smeared by unscrupulous media as the “King of Friendlies.” He broke a 32-year winless streak against South Korea with an incredible 3–0, leaving behind one classic mat 0Votes58.6kRecs22.3kFans
- 4 The Football Coach 足球教练 A championship? Absolutely. Developing young players? You bet. I only manage championship teams, and I only develop Ballon d’Or winners. The legend of a generation of championship-winning coaches awaits in this novel. 0Votes35.7kRecs25.3kFans
- 5 The Masterclass 大师补习班 Tens of thousands of players flood toward Europe’s football scene, all fighting their way through a bottleneck. Those with exceptional talent dazzle from the start; those who work hard build strength over time and finally break through. Football is a sport where talent is everything. A city-level prodigy reaches the provincial stage and suddenly looks ordinary! A provincial prodigy reaches the national or even world stage and fades just as quickly! There’s always a higher mountain. The saying co 121Votes85.5kRecs192.7kFans
- 6 The Unconventional Center Forward 非典型性中锋 Show up at exactly the right place at exactly the right time, and score in the most unreasonable way possible. 0Votes17kRecs14.8kFans
- 7 Midfield Dominator 中场统治者 P.S. New book: Who Let Him Play as a False Nine? I hope all my old and new patrons will show their support! This is the story of a man who is both angel and devil, from his youth to the present day. Wherever he goes, he means genius and victory, but also wild abandon and troublemaking. ---------------From the 2019 France Football article “The Absolute Superstar” P.S. New book: This Player’s Style Is Far Too Flashy. I hope my old and new readers will show their support! 0Votes41.4kRecs66.4kFans
- 8 Against the Sui Dynasty 逆隋 Yang Tian: “A Mo, remember this: what belongs to your big brother is his. If I don’t give it to you, you mustn’t take it.” Yang Guang: “But what if I like it?” Yang Tian: “Still no. Otherwise, the whole world would descend into chaos, and you’d be cursed for generations. People would call you disloyal and unfilial, cruel and inhuman, and… In the end, you’d die without a proper burial.” Yang Guang: “…” After a long pause, Yang Guang asked timidly, “Big brother, would it really be that serious if 0Votes295.6kRecs366kFans
- 9 After We Got Married, a Popular Voice Actress Suddenly Moved into My House 结婚后，人气声优突然搬来我家 Transmigrated into an island nation, he gets a bond meter. From the start, he marries a popular voice actress, with a bonus thrown in. Watching his home somehow turn into a hangout for popular female voice actresses, Mogami Kazuto lets out a quiet sigh and asks one of them, who is tentatively sipping a carbonated drink and coughing while her leg trembles nonstop: “Sakura, what exactly is life?” 5Votes65kRecs163.6kFans
- 10 The Emperor of Football 足球皇帝 My name is Qin Xiong. I am ambitious. I never give up. I am focused and resolute. I yearn to rule. Step by step, I make my way to the throne of the football world! Football became part of my life, and the pitch gave me wings. On that blood-pumping battlefield, I am the one who rules all! In the summer of 2003, a young Chinese man suffering from mild depression went to the Netherlands, where he struck sparks with the rising stars of Ajax's 2002–03 generation. From that moment on, the European foo 0Votes147.6kRecs63.8kFans
- 11 The Super All-Round Superstar 超级全能巨星 He is the most versatile superstar in history, capable of playing any position on the field. Starting out at Ajax, he will conquer European football step by step, and then take on the world! This is a world full of fire and passion! The word “give up” has never existed in Chen Fan’s dictionary. He is the very definition of never giving up! 0Votes72.6kRecs70.7kFans
- 12 The Super Soccer Superstar 超级足球巨星 This is the story of someone who travels from 2015 back to the summer of 2008, bringing a football System with him. That year, a Chinese youth named Li Feng officially made his debut in Europe. European football was changed forever. With Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo locked in a battle for supremacy, he declares, “Oh, no! I, Li Feng, will break this deadlock!” Watch Li Feng take the world by storm and become a world-class superstar. 0Votes38.3kRecs72kFans
- 13 The Legend of Zizhao: Sports Mogul 子昭传之体坛大佬 Guo Zizhao is reborn. A man nearing forty, carrying a Sports Mogul System, returns to the springtime of his youth at age 17. How can he complete the System’s missions and become a sports mogul, one step at a time? In a life woven from ease, youth, passion, and dreams, Guo Zizhao steadily makes his way to the top... This is a slow-burn story, without much showing off or face-slapping. The book focuses mainly on sprinting, with a little swimming along the way. In the end, Guo Zizhao will lead his 0Votes22.1kRecs20.3kFans
- 14 I'm Really Playing Basketball 我真的在打篮球 I'm an ordinary student from China preparing to study in the United States. I'm ready to work hard, study every day, and return home to help build a beautiful China! But the moment I set foot on American soil, everything changed... You pick up a basketball! You step onto the court! Amid the deafening roar of the crowd, you keep pushing forward! One of the five greatest shooting guards of the shooting guard era. One of the five greatest power forwards of the power forward era. One of the five gre 0Votes164.6kRecs145.6kFans
- 15 The Age of Fiorentina 翡冷翠的时代 Given a second life by Heaven, he transmigrates back to 1993, just in time for Fiorentina's relegation. With an opportunity right in front of him, how will he seize it? Becoming Fiorentina's very own Bernabeu seems like a fine choice. This kind of life might just be a little more challenging! This is a rebirth story about running a football club... If you want to know more, come on in and take a look! 0Votes504.7kRecs23.9kFans
- 16 Super Coach 超能名帅 Gao Han, a rookie coach from the countryside, dreams of becoming a professional manager. He sets out alone to make his way in European football, and through unceasing hard work, leads his team to victory in one major championship after another, ultimately becoming a legendary manager! 0Votes300.7kRecs101.3kFans
- 17 The Knife-Wielding Fullback 带刀后卫 A Chinese player who was involved in a car accident because he refused to participate in match-fixing transmigrated into the body of a short-distance running recruit from ten years earlier. A powerful physique, a mature mind, beastlike instincts, and an intense desire to attack combined to create a one-of-a-kind fullback with a blade on the soccer field. No forward can score in front of him, and no defender can stop him from scoring. He is a winged maniac who excels at both attack and defense. U 0Votes262.1kRecs101.3kFans
- 18 Reborn Football Tycoon 重生足坛大佬 English football has two Magpies. One is the familiar Newcastle United, while the other is Notts County, from the lower leagues. Reborn in 2001 as Notts County’s chairman, he uses his extraordinary eye for talent to build an invincible team. After reaching the top of the Champions League, he discovers that all the future superstars of world football are in Notts County’s youth academy. It’s lonely at the top! My new book, I Am Vardy, is now available. Please show it your support! QQ Group: 91245 0Votes46.1kRecs57.4kFans
- 19 Super Coach 超级教练 A football fan from 2011, Yang Cheng, transmigrates into the body of a young coach at Chemnitzer FC in Germany's 2. Bundesliga in 1995. Using more than a decade's worth of football knowledge that others don't have, he miraculously leads Chemnitzer to safety when everyone thinks it impossible, beginning his legendary journey to become one of the world's greatest managers! 0Votes310.3kRecs161.6kFans
- 20 The Young Manager of the Crazy Lions 狂狮少帅 In the summer of 1994, Millwall's young squad, led by their young manager Aldridge, set out to rewrite a century-long history without a trophy. That deep blue, the mark of the ferocious Lions, was determined to sweep across Europe… 0Votes94.7kRecs71kFans
- 21 The Winner Takes All 胜者为王 My name is Chang Sheng. It means “ever victorious,” like the legendary General Chang Sheng. I’m not after football that’s merely fun. I want football that brings victory. Victory sets my blood racing; victory is what makes football fun! If you’re sick of being a loser too, I think we’ll have plenty to talk about. My name is Chang Sheng, and this is my story. It’s also a story about dreams. 0Votes973.7kRecs171.9kFans
- 22 EN This Is How Football Should Be Played 足球应该像我这样踢 Moric: What do you call that move you used to send me tumbling yesterday? Lu Yang: The Messi-Bojan dribble. Moric: Was it invented by someone named Messi-Bojan? Lu Yang: No, it was pulled off by a guy named Messi. He sent Boateng, the world's best center-back, sprawling. Moric: Why won't you wear the number seven shirt, a symbol of glory? Lu Yang: 0Votes68.8kRecs189.7kFans
- 23 The Tiger of the Late Ming 明末之虎 In the summer of the sixth year of Chongzhen's reign, after the Later Jin annexed Jinzhou in southern Liaoning, a modern university student named Li Xiao transmigrated into the body of an ordinary country hunter in Jinzhou. Penniless and without a System, a pocket dimension, or any special golden finger, how will the commoner Li Xiao find a path to survival and prosperity in the chaotic final years of the Ming dynasty? He will fight in western Liaoning, campaign in Xuanfu, seize Shandong, build 0Votes41.7kRecs89.9kFans
- 24 Genius Point Guard 天才控卫 He’s out of shape, slow, and short. He lacks the basic physical attributes a basketball player needs. But he has the best shooting touch in the league… He’s been called the shooting form God created as a model! And yet, this is only the beginning. When the rings begin to shine, I’m not targeting anyone in particular. I’m saying everyone here is trash! 0Votes31.9kRecs49.2kFans
- 25 The Green Pitch Dragon 绿茵狂龙 This is the story of Long Ritian, Long Aotian, and Long Batian in the world of football. - 0Votes67.1kRecs53.6kFans
- 26 Super Training Master 超级训练大师 “Young man, want to make a name for yourself? Veteran, hoping for a second wind?” “Not fast enough? Not strong enough?” “Injured? The doctor says it could even affect your career?” “You don’t have a shred of talent!?” He held up a finger. “No problem!” As long as you play under Wan Sheng, every problem can be solved. This is the story of Wan Sheng, a generation-defining master of soccer training! 1Votes403.3kRecs166.2kFans
- 27 Sports: The Reborn Su Shen 体坛之重开的苏神 Is 9.827 the limit for people of Asian descent? No. This time, I, Su Shen, am going to write the ultimate sprinter’s... paper. At the request of my esteemed readers, I’m adding one more line: Possibly the most hardcore sprinting novel on the entire internet. A scientific body-snatching System. Come and see for yourself. (Well, esteemed readers, is this good enough? Have I finally caught your eye? I really did my best T_T) 0Votes206.2kRecs99.8kFans
- 28 The Young Marquis of the Ming Dynasty 明朝小侯爷 I've transmigrated into the Ming Dynasty as the ultimate spoiled second-generation heir. Life couldn't be any better! 0Votes21.2kRecs28.2kFans
- 29 Data Tennis Master 数据网球大师 With a whoosh, he transmigrates, only to wake up and discover he has to compete in a professional tennis tournament? His physical stats have been digitized? Who says a shut-in can only play basketball or soccer after transmigrating? Enjoy a fresh take on competitive sports! From today on, it's data-driven tennis! 0Votes48.1kRecs21.3kFans
- 30 The Demon’s Golden Boot 妖人金靴 My new book, I’m in Charge of Confiscations at the Embroidered Uniform Guard, is out. Please support it. Stand in the right place at the right time, and even a pig can take flight! What would happen if a 45-year-old man got the body of a 25-year-old? At 25, he retired from the Bayi Team. Twenty years flew by in the blink of an eye. Before turning 45, he was just a struggling father in the throes of a midlife crisis, running a small breakfast stall. At 45, he became the top scorer in the national 0Votes57.9kRecs38.1kFans
- 31 I Don't Want to Be the King of Football 我不想当球王 Go play soccer. If it doesn't get your blood pumping, you might as well die! From pickup games to the top of Europe, passion reigns supreme! (Book club: 480225845) My new soccer novel, The Playmaker, is now available. Come check it out! 0Votes38.2kRecs38.5kFans
- 32 The Soul of Tottenham 热刺之魂 “England expects that every man will do his duty.” This is the famous saying of Horatio Nelson, the “soul of the Royal Navy.” “To Dare Is To Do.” This is the motto of Tottenham Hotspur. There was a man who followed these two creeds, building a Royal Navy in the world of football and founding a dynasty for Tottenham! His name was George Nelson, the one and only master of White Hart Lane, the soul of Spurs! 0Votes84.1kRecs18.7kFans
- 33 One Piece: The Strongest Streamer 海贼王之最强主播 He transmigrates into the world of One Piece with a livestreaming System. "Ultimate mission: Become the highest authority in the World Government!" "Streamer, I've tipped you a million Berries! Please get the White Tiger Fruit for Princess Vivi!" "Oh, sorry. I rolled a Mythical Zoan instead!" With a shameless livestreaming System and an audience with no sense of decency, Jiang Li shocks the world by bringing to life a cast of colorful supporting characters. The world of pirates is about 0Votes55kRecs59.6kFans
- 34 Long Live the Goal 进球万岁 “I’m going to keep scoring goals: goals, goals, goals!” “Padding my stats? Yes. If I could, I’d love to score a hat trick in every match.” This is a book about putting goals above all else, and a story about a king’s return. [Zhutou Qi’s brand-new 2018 work!] 0Votes263.1kRecs116.4kFans
- 35 A Poor Scholar of the Ming Dynasty 大明寒士 Shen Kang, an insignificant nobody from the twenty-first century, unexpectedly finds himself in the Ming Dynasty. He straightens his sleeves, savoring a breeze, then drains a jug of rough wine. The road ahead is long, and the imperial exams, making a name for himself, and becoming an official are all difficult. Other people have a golden finger; he has a brain. Other people have a System; he has a brain. Other people have beautiful women by their side; he... gives his right hand a rest and switc 0Votes78.4kRecs26.6kFans
- 36 The Doomsday Psychiatric Hospital 末日精神病院 When the apocalypse came, intern psychiatrist Shi Ruoyu risked his life to rescue Ren Guobin, a patient with severe delusions; Ye Yizhou, who had a serious communication disorder; Shen Wenting, the psychiatric hospital’s most dangerous patient, who had dissociative identity disorder; and Xiao Wanqing, a world-class academic genius... Then he led them all in a tenacious struggle to survive the apocalypse... Shi Ruoyu had just one wish: Even if the world fell apart, the patients following him thro 0Votes122kRecs55.2kFans
- 37 Dreams of the Green Pitch 梦想绿茵场 Have you ever imagined curling a shot like Beckham? Have you ever imagined dribbling past several players like Ronaldo, bursting into the penalty area as if no one could stop you, and earning the nickname “the Alien”? When you step onto the grass at the Bernabeu, the white of your jersey shines brighter than that of any star in history! You’re the one your teammates can always rely on, and the one who will haunt your opponents forever! One man refuses to live with regrets! One man works tireless 0Votes61kRecs28kFans
- 38 Your Highness, Please Behave 王妃请自重 Ling Feifei picked up a certain someone while she was out. Hey, weren’t we supposed to follow the usual plot, where you repay me by marrying me and we fall madly in love? Why has this certain someone turned me down for the hundredth time? You’re not cute at all. Doesn’t the art of war say to fight on after every defeat? They said it’s easy for a woman to win a man’s heart, so ho 0Votes58.9kRecs13.4kFans
- 39 Movie Mogul 电影巨匠 "I want Hollywood to become the Hollywood I want.", Lancelot Strelow His life was full of twists and turns. He was defiant and immensely talented, and no one could deny his brilliance. He held billions in box-office earnings in one hand and countless awards in the other. Even the most critical film reviewers had to bow their heads, not to mention the countless fans around the world who worshipped him. He left an indelible mark on his era. But he was a bastard. A complete and utter bastard. He re 0Votes105.2kRecs94.6kFans
- 40 Korean Entertainment: A Dream 韩娱之梦 Here, there is Lee Hyori, but no “10 Minutes.” Here, there is Kim Jong-kook, but no “A Man.” Here, there is BIGBANG, but no “Lies”... Here, there are all kinds of Korean idols, but none of the classic songs. The laws here do not mandate monogamy. If you've got the means, you can marry eight or ten people. This is a parallel world. Follow a protagonist who transmigrates here and leads the worlds of music and film to their peak. This is a fantasy Korean entertainment novel, so please don't compare 0Votes45.9kRecs337.9kFans
- 41 The King of the Penalty Area 禁区之雄 He's one of the most controversial players in world football. His achievements on the pitch speak for themselves, but he's also impulsive, arrogant, and obnoxious. He shoves referees, provokes opponents, and starts brawls... He gives referees a headache. He gives opposing defenders and goalkeepers a headache. He even gives both his own manager and the opposing manager a headache... He has the media chasing after him like mad. He delights fans with his goals. He's a mix of angel and devil. For ev 0Votes601.5kRecs289.2kFans
- 42 Super Sports Expert 超级运动专家 I’m a professional sports expert. I own a world-class third-rate research institute and a fifth-rate sports stadium, yet all the big-name actresses come to me for fitness and weight loss, and all the star athletes come to me for professional training. It’s such a headache! Even worse, people have started asking me to be their godfather... I’m only in my twenties! A supposedly famous boxing champion comes in for a consultation: “How much do you charge for training?” “Our gym is running a promotio 0Votes136.9kRecs93.8kFans
- 43 Sports World: The Godfather of Basketball 体坛之篮球教父 Reborn in 2006, he gets his hands on a god-tier Coach System! It can heal people, exchange for players' abilities, and even let him draw maids?! And he starts out coaching the Yao-Ming Rockets? He's already flying! Wait, why is this the least noticeable System in history, seriously?! An NBA coaching novel! A growth story! And a novel about a coach showing off! P.S. The author has completed The Rebirth of Anthony, Basketball God, and Sports World: Summoning the Mighty. The author's track record i 0Votes209.1kRecs116.3kFans
- 44 The Young Coach of the Basketball League 篮坛少帅 An amateur basketball fan from the future ventures alone into the NBA and becomes the godfather of a dynasty. 0Votes105.8kRecs62.1kFans
- 45 Red Rebels 红叛军 In 1998, Rupert Murdoch's takeover of Manchester United is about to become a reality. A group of young, passionate Red Devils fans launch a revolt and form a brand-new club to replace Manchester United, a club already corrupted by capital and liable to be bought out by a financial giant at any moment. They set their training ground in Newton Heath, where Manchester United first rose to prominence. They adorn their jerseys with green and gold stripes. They believe they are the truest heirs to the 0Votes120.9kRecs50.3kFans
- 46 Starting Out as Manager of a Spanish Football Giant 从执教西超豪门开始 Gao Shen transmigrates to early 2006 and, through some strange twist of fate, becomes the head coach of Real Madrid. His squad is packed with the biggest superstars of the era: Ronaldo, Zidane, Raul, Beckham, Casillas, Carlos, Ramos... Every one of them is a force capable of shaking world football just by stamping a foot. How can a rookie with no clout whip this bunch of rebellious superstars into shape? 1Votes185.4kRecs317.9kFans
- 47 The Light of the Champion 冠军之光 [In the Spotlight: A Peak Achievement, Highly Recommended] He’s a complete novice: “You can’t use your hands in football, dummy!” He has big dreams: “I want to make money playing football!” And he’s a little clueless: “I’ll beat you, Kaka! I’ll definitely beat you!” A football rookie’s outrageous boasts, and a mountain boy’s impossible journey. “What else can he do besides run fast?” “He’s got a heart that wants to get stronger.” 0Votes58.7kRecs102.9kFans
- 48 The NBA's Biggest Villain NBA大反派 A talented chef with modest gifts and dreams of playing basketball crosses the ocean to America, only to be swindled out of everything he owns. Just as he manages to establish himself through his cooking skills, he finds himself at the end of his rope. Then, by chance, he gets a mysterious System... 0Votes57.3kRecs51.3kFans
- 49 The Rogue King of War in the Three Kingdoms 三国之无赖兵王 After transmigrating to the Three Kingdoms, I play the rogue, recruit mighty generals and worthy talent, and claim both beauties and the realm. 0Votes66.2kRecs91.7kFans
- 50 The Legendary Agent 传奇经纪人 Czech football legend and coach Jozef Uhrin said indignantly, “Lester? He’s the biggest cancer in Czech football. UEFA should ban him from the sport.” Yet just days after Uhrin attacked Lester, Pavel Mokrý, chairman of the Czech Football Association, presented Lester with a special contribution award on behalf of the association, recognizing his contributions to Czech football. An agent. This is the story of an agent, a Czech super-agent. See how he rose from being a small-time agent in the Czec 0Votes79.2kRecs27.3kFans
