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What does it mean to truly be The One? For a goalkeeper, it’s the solitary figure standing between triumph and defeat, the number one trusted to guard the goal for club and country. But for one man, the journey to being the number One was about much more than football.

In this raw and deeply personal autobiography, David Forde takes you behind the gloves and into the heart of a life defined by breaking through barriers—on and off the pitch. From childhood dreams on the windswept fields of Galway to the global stage of professional football, this is the story of a man who fought not just for victories on the scoreboard but for victories within.

Through the highs of being a national hero to the lows of confronting unhealthy patterns, fractured relationships, and the weight of identity, this book explores what it truly means to heal, grow, and embrace life’s challenges. More than a story of a goalkeeper, this book is a testament to the power of resilience, the courage to rewrite your narrative, and the beauty of becoming the best version of yourself.

This isn’t just a book about football. It’s a story for anyone searching for their own win within.