Born: May 7, 1999 Birthplace: Eindhoven, Netherlands Height: 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) Position: Forward Club: Liverpool Nationality: Dutch
Cody Gakpo’s rookie card run is one of those that looks simple at first — until you realize how many sneaky short-prints and 1/1s are hiding inside Mosaic and Score. His market rewards collectors who do their homework.
Why Collectors Are Watching
Six true 1/1s across his sets — clear flagship rookies and well-defined chase parallels. This is the kind of collector-friendly structure that makes a player’s market sustainable long-term. Gakpo is now a fixture at Liverpool, and his supply isn’t growing.
Card #1 — Mosaic #177
Type: Trading Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Serial Numbered (Base): No
Gakpo’s main chromium-style rookie from Mosaic — with one of the most interesting Choice + Fluorescent parallel mixes in soccer.
Numbered Parallels — Mosaic #177
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| Blue Mosaic | /99 |
| Red and Gold Choice Mosaic | /88 |
| Purple Mosaic | /49 |
| Orange Fluorescent Mosaic | /25 |
| Pink Mosaic | /25 |
| Gold Mosaic | /10 |
| Gold Fluorescent Mosaic | /10 |
| Pink Fluorescent Mosaic | /10 |
| Black Gold Choice Mosaic | /8 |
| Black Mosaic | 1/1 |
| Nebula Choice Mosaic | 1/1 |
Total Numbered: 326
Collector Note: Mosaic gives you everything — affordable numbered cards AND two monster 1/1 grails. The Black Mosaic and Nebula Choice Mosaic are both legitimate chase pieces.
Card #2 — Score #195
Type: Trading Card
RC Badge: ✅ Yes
Serial Numbered (Base): No
Score is where most collectors first see Gakpo, but the laser/lava chase makes it surprisingly competitive.
Numbered Parallels — Score #195
| Parallel | Print Run |
|---|---|
| Orange Lava | /99 |
| Blue Lava | /49 |
| Blue Lasers | /49 |
| Purple Lasers | /15 |
| Gold Swirl | /10 |
| Black Lava | 1/1 |
| Black Lasers | 1/1 |
| Black Swirl | 1/1 |
Total Numbered: ~226
Rookie Year at a Glance
| Stat | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Numbered Rookie Cards | ~552 |
| Total One-of-One Cards | 6 |
| Key Products | Mosaic, Score |
Collector Insight
Six true 1/1s across just two flagship products is a strong story. Gakpo is now embedded at Liverpool, developing into one of their key attackers. The overall numbered supply is manageable, and the structure rewards patient collectors who target specific parallels.
Total Numbered Rookie Cards: ~552 | One-of-Ones: 6
