Side Kicks Collectibles • Trading Card Release Guide
Updated: 18 December 2025
About the release
2024 25 Topps Definitive Collection UEFA Club Competitions is the first Definitive Collection release built for UEFA club competitions. It brings Topps’ high end Definitive format into European football with a strong focus on on card autographs, rare relics, and very low print runs.
The checklist combines current superstars and all time legends. Expect names like Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland, Jude Bellingham and Lamine Yamal alongside icons including Ronaldinho, Zinedine Zidane, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Ronaldo, Marco van Basten and Sir Alex Ferguson.
Every box contains 8 cards, and every card is a hit, either an autograph, autograph relic or relic. Topps also confirms at least one Marks of Excellence autograph per box.
TL;DR
Release date
18 December 2025 (Topps EQL, subject to change)
Product
2024 25 Topps Definitive Collection UEFA Club Competitions • ultra premium football trading cards
Hobby box configuration
8 cards per box • 1 pack per box • 3 boxes per case
Box hits
Every card is a hit • autograph, autograph relic or relic only • at least 1 Marks of Excellence autograph guaranteed
RRP
£3,550 • €4,130 • $3,999.99
What to chase
Historic Champions • Superstar Idols • Defining Images • Starball Patch • Marks of Excellence
Key card types and Hobby focus
Marks of Excellence autographs
Marks of Excellence is guaranteed at least once per box and sits at the centre of the autograph mix.
- Gold /50
- Orange /25
- Purple /10
- Red /5
- Black 1/1
Defining Images Autograph Collection
Defining Images highlights top players from today and the past, with a short print base run and even tighter parallels.
- Base numbered to /25
- Green /10
- Purple /5
- Red 1/1
Definitive Rookie Autographs
Young talents land in Definitive Rookie Autographs numbered to /50, with multiple low print parallels.
- Base numbered to /50
- Black /15
- Green /10
- Purple /5
- Red 1/1
Rookie Patch Autographs
A patch version adds extra chase value for selected names including Endrick and Ethan Nwaneri.
- Base numbered to /50
- Blue /30
- Green /10
- Purple /5
- Red 1/1
Legendary Autographs and Historic Champions
Two targeted autograph sets for collectors who care about legacy. Historic Champions is restricted to UEFA Champions League winners.
- Legendary Autographs numbered to /25
- Historic Champions Autographs numbered to /10
- Purple /5
- Red 1/1
Superstar Idols Inscription
A unique hard signed set where the player also writes the name of their personal football idol on card.
- Numbered to /5
- Red 1/1
- Signature plus handwritten inscription
Definitive Moments Autographs
Inscriptions appear here too, spotlighting notable moments and achievements from football history that deserve to be remembered.
- Numbered to /5
- Hard signed with inscription details
- Focused on historic moments
Autograph relics and one of one chases
Rare finds include several true 1/1 chase hits, especially in the autograph relic lane. Expect some of the biggest pull value here, as these cards tie directly to UEFA competition elements and real world events.
- Golden Framed Oversized Draw Card Autographs (1/1) using original draw material
- Starball Patch Autographed Relics (1/1) featuring the UCL logo patch
- Trophy shavings relic cards tied to major awards and competitions
- Red carpet relics from the night Lamine Yamal won the 2024 Kopa Trophy
Event-linked one-of-ones also include trophy shavings themes for Aitana Bonmatí (Feminin Ballon d’Or Winner 2024), Jude Bellingham (UCL Champion Trophy), and Rodri (Ballon d’Or Winner 2024 Trophy).
Made of Gold and player specific autograph sets
Collector focus increases again with player-led autograph lines. Bellingham – Made of Gold Autographs celebrate his 2023 Golden Boy award, and Messi gets two dedicated themes with Number 10 Autographs and Made of Gold Autographs.
- Base autographs numbered to /75
- Gold /50 • Orange /25 • Purple /15 • Black /10 • Red /5
- Foilfractor 1/1 chase version
- Messi appears in Number 10 Autographs and Made of Gold Autographs
Box structure and what to expect
Each hobby box contains 8 cards in a one pack format, with every card being a hit. Topps confirms at least one Marks of Excellence autograph in every box.
- 8 cards per box, 1 pack per box
- 3 boxes per case
- Every card is an autograph, autograph relic or relic
- At least 1 Marks of Excellence autograph guaranteed
A typical box breakdown is:
- 1 to 2 Marks of Excellence Autographs
- 6 to 7 additional hits
Who is 2024-25 Topps Definitive UEFA for?
This release is aimed at high end collectors who want hard signed autographs, rare relics and true one of one chase cards.
- Football autograph collectors
- UEFA Champions League collectors
- One of one memorabilia chasers
- Collectors who prefer hit only box formats
Checklist
The official 2024-25 Topps Definitive UEFA Club Competitions checklist is now available as a PDF download.
FAQ
When is the release date?
The release date is listed as 18 December 2025, with availability via Topps EQL and specialist retailers.
How many cards are in a box?
Each hobby box contains 8 cards in 1 pack, and every card is a hit.
What is guaranteed?
Topps confirms at least one Marks of Excellence autograph in every box.
What are the top chases?
Key chases include Historic Champions, Superstar Idols inscriptions, Defining Images autographs, Starball Patch autograph relics, and trophy related one of one relic cards.
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