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The Cruyff Turn

Watch YouTube star ChrisMD execute an easy-to-use and highly-effective trick named the Dutch legend Johan Cruyff. Find out more in Chris's book THRILLS, SKILLS AND MOLEHILLS.

19 January 2018
Thrills, Skills and Molehills

  • Thrills, Skills and Molehills

  • What makes the ultimate Sunday League footballer?

    YouTube star ChrisMD has turned amateur Sunday afternoon kick-arounds into a social media event - and now, for the first time, he's revealing all of his secrets.

    Join Chris in this self-deprecating tour of his life in football, revealing the characters, the language, the training tricks and the top-level dietary regime (greasy sausage roll from the village cafe) that has got him where he is today.

    Chris also reveals exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from his life as a YouTuber, and shares his proudest achievements, biggest embarrassments and favourite moments from his years of making videos with everyone from the Sidemen to his own family.

    Includes links to exclusive, previously unseen ChrisMD videos.

  • Buy the book

ChrisMD

With over 3.5 million YouTube subscribers and 1 million followers on Instagram, Chris Dixon - better known as ChrisMD - is a social media phenomenon. Best known for his football content, Chris's self-deprecating coverage of his own Sunday League football team has gained him the sort of fanbase most Premier League stars would be proud of. His channel has also become the place to go for football challenges and FIFA videos.

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Quizzes

Take to the pitch with ChrisMD and play Sunday League football

Take to the pitch with ChrisMD and play Sunday League football against the greats, in this interactive game designed to test your footballing prowess. Have you got the skills to win the match? There's only one way to find out...
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Chris Vs Simon | The Shoot-Out Ft. De Bruyne, Sterling, Sane & Caballero By Chris MD

Watch YouTube star ChrisMD and Miniminter from the Sidemen join Man City on a training break in Abu Dhabi. Find out more in Chris's book THRILLS, SKILLS AND MOLEHILLS.

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