Seth Burkett grew up in Stamford, Lincolnshire. Aged 18 he moved to Brazil to play professional football. His first book, The Boy in Brazil, documents a remarkable season in Sorriso and was shortlisted for the 2015 British Sport Book Awards. Since then, Seth has written 15 books for adults and children under his own name, and has also co-written multiple books with athletes, influencers and personalities. He now lives in Twyford, Berkshire.