Statistics About The Most Expensive Football Card Ever Sold

In this post, we explore the fascinating world of football card collecting, where record-breaking sales have captured the attention of sports enthusiasts and collectors alike. From the most expensive Tom Brady cards to valuable soccer memorabilia, the market for these coveted items continues to reach staggering heights. Let’s dive into the jaw-dropping statistics behind some of the priciest football cards ever sold.

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"The most expensive football card ever sold is a 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship Rookie Ticket card, featuring Tom Brady."

Statistic 2

"This Tom Brady card sold at auction for $2.25 million in April 2021."

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"The previous record was also held by a Tom Brady card, which sold for $1.32 million."

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"That card was a 2000 Playoff Contenders Championship card and sold in March 2021."

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"Before this, the most expensive football card ever sold was a Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders card that sold for $555,988 in January 2021."

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"The second-most expensive football card sold in 2021 was a 2017 National Treasures Patrick Mahomes card that sold for $861,000."

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"This card featured Patrick Mahomes II and contained a piece of his game-worn jersey."

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"The third most expensive football card sold at auction is a 1935 National Chicle Bronko Nagurski card, which fetched $750,000."

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"A 1958 Topps Jim Brown Rookie card sold for $358,500 in 2020, making it one of the most expensive cards ever sold."

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"The oldest football card, an 1894 Mayo's Cut Plug, sold for $13,000."

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"The second most valuable soccer card ever sold is a 2003-04 Upper Deck Rookie Patch Autograph card of Cristiano Ronaldo which went for $1.32 million."

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"The second highest amount for a soccer card is a 1979 Diego Maradona rookie card, sold for $555,960."

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"The previous record price paid for a soccer card was a 1958 Pele card, which sold for $295,200."

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"The first Neymar Jr. rookie card sold for $12,800."

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"The record price paid for a Lionel Messi card, on March 15, 2021, was $186,000."

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"A 2004 Lionel Messi rookie card sold for $450,000."

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"Pele had a card sell for $105,000 in 2021."

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"A signed Cristiano Ronaldo's 2002 Panini sticker card sold for $266,000."

The football card market has seen unprecedented growth in recent years, with notable cards fetching record-breaking prices in auctions. The dominance of Tom Brady cards is evident, with the most expensive card selling for $2.25 million in April 2021, surpassing the previous record set by another Brady card just a month prior. Patrick Mahomes and vintage cards like Bronko Nagurski’s also commanded high prices, reflecting the diverse interests of collectors. In the soccer card realm, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have emerged as top contenders, with their rookie cards fetching significant amounts. The soaring prices demonstrate the enduring appeal and investment potential of sports trading cards among collectors and enthusiasts.