Market Impact: Champions League Play Looms; Haaland Effect Kicks In

There’s no doubt that the UEFA Champions League is in good hands despite the departure of Messi, with players like Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham leading the way. Changes are firing off around the league, with news like Barcelona naming a 17-year-old goalkeeper, draw pots, and the upcoming group stage starting September 19.

We’re diving into the recent movement of their cards and players who are on UEFA Champions League Clubs.

Cards listed below are PSA 10s with a minimum average of $15 and multiple sales over the last 30 days.

PRICE GROWTH PERCENTAGE RISERS

1. Eddie Nketiah 2019 Prizm Premier League Base #132 PSA 10 – 138%
2. Jude Bellingham 2020 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Base #68 PSA 10 – 83%
3. Youssoufa Moukoko 2020 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Base #29 PSA 10 – 77%
4. Phil Foden 2018 Donruss Optic #179 PSA 10 – 73%
5. Jadon Sancho 2018 Donruss Press Proof Silver #189 PSA 10 – 67%

OLD AND NEW FACES ALIKE: Eddie Nketiah’s name rises in popularity as he holds the top spot in price growth percentage risers over the last 30 days. If the 24-year-old Arsenal striker continues to put the ball in the net, his stock could proceed to jump. Jude Bellingham is undoubtedly one the most highly-anticipated young players to watch develop into a top star, and his prices are reflecting accordingly.

PRICE GROWTH PERCENTAGE DECLINERS

1. Tyler Adams 2019 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Base #89 PSA 10 – 78%
2.  Gabriel Martinelli 2021 Donruss Holo Orange Laser #182 PSA 10 – 75%
3. Julian Alvarez 2022 Prizm Premier League Base #16 – 73%
4. Takefusa Kubo 2019 Chronicles Contenders Rookie Ticket #RT-5 PSA 10 – 72%
5. Julian Alvarez 2022 Donruss Optic (National) #8 PSA 10 – 68%

ADAMS ABSENT, ALVAREZ TAKE HITS: Tyler Adams’ injury appears to be keeping him out post-international break, and his cards are dropping appropriately. This dip may be worth a look for soccer card flippers as we expect Adams to continue to impress once healthy. Julian Alvarez strikes twice in the price growth percentage decliners this month, which is interesting because Alvarez has been a nice sidekick to Erling Haaland as Man City redevelops into a powerful force.

DOLLAR GROWTH RISERS

1. Julian Alvarez 2022 Donruss Kaboom / SSP #1 PSA 10 – +$164
2. Erling Haaland 2019 Panini Fussball Bundesliga Stickers Base #32 PSA 10 – +$150
3. Giovanni Reyna 2019 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Refractor #37 PSA 10 – +$128
4. Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Base #74 PSA 10 – +$79.50
5. Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Finest UEFA Champions League Prize Footballers #PF-EHA PSA 10 – +$66.25

HAALAND MARKET TAKES NEW HEIGHTS: With Messi’s departure still leaving space for new players to shape the face of the UEFA Champions League, Erling Haaland has been a top name and he’s provided stellar play to back it up. In the last 30 days, Haaland holds three of the top five spots for dollar growth risers, with each featured card being from a different set. This shows Halaand’s overall popularity in the hobby and how strongly those who care about collecting believe in him to succeed.

DOLLAR GROWTH DECLINERS

1. Kylian Mbappe 2016 Panini Foot Stickers Base (w/ Corentin Jean) #504/505 PSA 10 – $1.94K
2. Kylian Mbappe 2017 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Future Stars #FS-KM PSA 10 – $74
3. Kylian Mbappe 2017 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Refractor #41 PSA 10 – $68
4. Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Refractor #74 PSA 10 – $65
5. Gabriel Martinelli 2021 Donruss Holo Orange Laser #182 PSA 10 – $60

NO LOVE FOR MBAPPE?: Kylian Mbappe’s cards may appear to dominate the top dollar growth decliners list, however looks can be slightly misleading. His only real card with a significant pricing drop is a Panini Foot Stickers Base that he shares the cover with another athlete on, and his next two cards are only down an average of 20%. Yes, that may still seem to be a sizable drop, but to be leading our monthly list for decliners at those percentages is rare. Erling Haaland’s Topps Chrome Refractor makes this list as a potential undervalued buy-now option with upside for investors as it is down $65 during a time where Haaland hype continues to flourish.

SALES VOLUME LEADERS

1. Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Sapphire Edition Base #74 PSA 10 – 23 sales
2. Youssoufa Moukoko 2020 Topps Now Bundesliga Base #45 PSA 10 – 17 sales
3. Erling Haaland 2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Base #74 PSA 10 – 14 sales
4. Jude Bellingham 2020 Topps Now Bundesliga Base #4 – 13 sales
5. Kylian Mbappe 2017 Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League Base #41 PSA 10

POPULAR SEALED WAX (HOBBY BOXES OVER LAST 30 DAYS)

1. Topps Chrome Bundesliga 2022 Hobby Box
2. Donruss Soccer 2022 Blaster Box
3. Chronicles Soccer 2022 Hobby Box
4. Topps Museum Collection UEFA Champions League 2022 Hobby Box
5. Topps Merlin Chrome UEFA Club Competitions Soccer 2022 Hobby Box

MARKET PULSE INDEXES OVER LAST 30 DAYS

Soccer 2018-2020: -3%

• KEY RISER: Eddie Nketiah 2019 Prizm Premier League Base #132 PSA 10 – 138%
• KEY DECLINER: Tyler Adams 2019 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Base #89 PSA 10 – 78%

Soccer 2010-2017: -5%

• KEY RISER: N/A
• KEY DECLINER: Kylian Mbappe 2016 Panini Foot Stickers Base (w/ Corentin Jean) #504/505 PSA 10 – $1.94k

Soccer 2000-2009: 1%

• KEY RISER: N/A
• KEY DECLINER: N/A

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