Raphael Dias Belloli — better known as Raphinha — built his reputation the hard way. From Brazil to Portugal, then France, England, and Barcelona — his journey is all work, skill, and flair. For collectors, his market is unique: Multiple early stickers before any licensed rookie card Only three official RCs in 2020-21 Very […]
Désiré Doué is one of those rookies who slipped under the radar — but when you actually dig into the numbers, his print run looks a LOT healthier than people think. Across his rookie cards you built out, here’s the true picture MERLIN — TOTAL: 2,266 #166 (Base Rookie) Neon Green Shimmer Refractor /350
Cole Palmer’s rise has been one of the most exciting storylines in modern football — but what really stands out is just how massive his rookie checklist is compared to most players. Across his key rookies, there are: 15,802 total numbered cards 2,867 numbered autographs 50 true 1/1s It took over a week to
A rookie checklist that’s sneaky strong: multiple premium brands, controlled print runs, and a very low number of true 1/1s. Here’s the full breakdown — set by set, parallel by parallel. Chronicles — #32 & #184 TOTAL NUMBERED: 308 #32 Blue /99 Purple /49 Red /25 Gold /10 Platinum 1/1 #184
Florian Wirtz is one of those rare attacking midfielders who feels like he’s been around forever — and he’s still only in the beginning stages of his prime. From a collecting standpoint, his rookie market is bigger than most — but still structured and collectible. Across his rookies: 3,921 total numbered cards 301
Few players have changed the hobby like Erling Haaland. What makes his early card market so strong isn’t just hype — it’s structure. Across his rookies, we see: 2,954 numbered cards 590 autographs 17 true 1/1s That’s balanced scarcity — enough to chase, not enough to flood. Let’s break it down
Ousmane Dembélé is one of those players whose early cards quietly flew under the radar — and when you actually look at the numbers, the print runs are surprisingly friendly for collectors. Aficionado #57 — Artist’s Proofs Done Right His Aficionado rookie (#57) has a short, simple, and easy-to-track parallel lineup:
In this rookie report, we’re looking at Ferran Torres — a player who came through Valencia’s system, made a name for himself early, and landed some surprisingly low-print rookie cards. What makes his rookies interesting isn’t volume — it’s scarcity. Museum Collection #71 — Low, Straightforward Parallels One of Ferran’s key
In this rookie report, we’re taking a closer look at one of Manchester City’s brightest talents: Phil Foden. His early cards have become some of the most interesting modern soccer rookies on the market — not because there are thousands of versions, but because the total supply is genuinely limited. From 2017 Beginnings to 2018
