Technically, I’m cheating here – as there are only 3 ‘future stars’ from the latest Panini Adrenalyn XL collection and I’m only writing about 3 here. But I guess that does make them the best too, right? In this latest edition of the famous Panini range, I must confess myself very pleasantly surprised at the design choice and quality of the cards this year. And… Read More »Top ‘Future Star’ Cards in Panini Adrenalyn XL (2023/24)
At the recent SDS Live Show, they played a game of start, sub sell between: Ronaldo (‘R9’), Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldinho. And all hell broke loose. When comparing ‘great players’ to ‘greats of the game’, you can fall into this trap of believing they’re not anywhere near as good as them. Or nostalgia might take over and make things even worse. So it speaks volumes… Read More »Ronaldinho’s Awesome Career in Football Shirts (1998-2015)
It seems strange to put the word ‘fashionable’ and ‘football’ close by to each other, but recent years have seen a boom between these two areas, with certain clubs leading the way. Even recent kit launches have placed an emphasis on storytelling, to repurpose a simple football jersey into a fashion item. As a Manchester United fan, I’ve loved seeing what they’ve done with their… Read More »The 3 Most Fashionable Franchises in the MLS
I’ve always been more of a cards man myself, and I never really understood why so many of my friends liked football stickers sets instead. The thing that really confused me was the fact that they all seemed to want to actually stick them down in their crumpled-up binder. Which went against everything I knew about collecting. Especially seeing how you couldn’t exactly trade anymore,… Read More »3 Football Stickers Sets that are Rising in Value
Zlatan ‘Ibra’ Ibrahimović can be considered no less than a footballing legend. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest strikers of all time – and with good reason! Football is the playground for so many talents to showcase their skills on the world stage, but very few are able to achieve the longevity that makes a great player into a legend of… Read More »Zlatan: A ‘Lion’s Career told through Football Shirts (1999-2023)
Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima, commonly known as Ronaldo, is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. And rightly so! So often, we hear references about how the players of today simply ‘aren’t built like’ the ones from yesteryear. In my mind, very few players are able to consciously have that title attached to their name. But make no mistake about… Read More »Ronaldo: His Phenomenal Career Told Through Football Shirts (1994-2007)
This Premier League season has been a real breakthrough for our rookie stars. Most of whom are going through their first proper season as a professional for their clubs and are staking their claim to represent its future as we trudge further into a new era. Remember, there are more ways than ever to collect your favourite rookie players – from famous card manufacturers like… Read More »3 Most Exciting Premier League Rookie Players in 2022/23
Easily one of the most recognisable football players of all time, the premium for David Beckham football shirts have gone through the roof. As we briefly explored in our previous article about the Classic Football Shirts store, a recent rise in popularity for old-school garments have thrusted our love of nostalgia into the limelight – even if against our better judgement. Where our personal love… Read More »5 David Beckham Football Shirts Every Collector Needs
Football is the game of cultures, and is celebrated by voyagers like these transcending its boundaries. Over the years, a number of Asian footballers have endeared themselves to their batches of supporters, and here are three of the most recognisable ever to do so: The Impact of Asia in Football In modern times, we cannot underestimate the impact of Asia in the football world. As… Read More »3 Iconic Asian Footballers with High-Value Shirts
As one of my favourite designs to date from this manufacturer, there is a potential return to be made from various selections in the Topps UCL Living Set, and we are going to dive into five of the very best from this group from its latest collection. What is the Topps UCL Living Set? Well, it’s a thing of beauty, is what it is! Following… Read More »4 Investment Gems from the Topps UCL Living Set
