Goal junior

A wholesome French comic series published by Hjemmet/Egmont, Goal junior (2012–present) follows the on- and off-field adventures of a youth soccer team, blending sports action with everyday school and friendship dynamics. Running for 29 issues and counting, the series is most associated with writer BéKa and artists Saive, Oliver Sulpice, and Henri Jenfèvre, whose clean, expressive style brings warmth and energy to the pitch. It matters as a reliably entertaining, character-driven sports comic for young readers, offering a European alternative to more bombastic superhero fare.