Topps has announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr., establishing the brand as his exclusive home for trading cards, stickers, and trading-card games.
The expanded agreement grants Topps exclusive access to Neymar’s name, image, and likeness, along with his exclusive autograph signatures and match-worn memorabilia. Collectors can expect to see him featured prominently in upcoming high-end releases, including the 2025–26 Topps Dynasty UEFA Club Competitions and 2025–26 Topps Definitive Collection.
Neymar noted the personal significance of the partnership, sharing that transforming key moments of his career into physical collectibles is a “special way to eternalize these memories and share a bit of my story with the fans.”
Building a Global Footprint
This extension comes as Fanatics continues to expand its international soccer portfolio. In the announcement, Fanatics Collectibles President David Leiner highlighted the company’s momentum across global football, pointing to recent partnerships with the Premier League and FIFA, alongside an extended deal with UEFA.
With Fanatics bringing Premier League trading cards back under the Topps umbrella and preparing for its comprehensive FIFA tournament rights beginning in 2031, securing an exclusive individual icon like Neymar Jr. aligns directly with the company’s effort to broaden its global footprint and introduce trading cards to a wider international fanbase.
What to Expect in Upcoming Releases
From a product standpoint, having Neymar exclusively integrated into Topps’ lineup streamlines checklist creation for upcoming soccer sets. Designers will be able to feature his autographs and game-worn memorabilia directly alongside official UEFA and club branding in flagship and high-end products.
As Topps brings together major league licenses, international tournament rights, and top global athletes under one roof, the focus turns to product execution. Collectors will be watching to see how Topps leverages these combined assets across different product tiers, from ultra-premium releases like Dynasty to entry-level retail options, as Fanatics continues rolling out its long-term vision for global soccer collecting.
