Podpisová karta, Petr Trapp, SK Slavia Praha #2

Condition: found, very good

Dimensions: 9 cm x 13 cm

Signature cards in football are an important part of the collecting industry. The first modern football cards appeared in the 1950s, but the real boom came in the 1990s with the advent of professional production and certified autographs. The most valuable are the rookie cards (first player cards) with signatures. Among the most expensive are cards of Pelé, Maradona or modern stars like Messi and Ronaldo.

Several factors determine the value of the cards:

The condition of the card and its preservation
Limited edition and numbering
Authenticity of the signature
Significance of the moment captured
Popularity of the player
Important to collectors:

Keep cards in protective packaging
Have a certificate of signature authenticity
Monitor market conditions and prices
Know the history of players and clubs
Modern signature cards often include a piece of the player's jersey or football, which increases their collectible value. In the Czech Republic, cards of legends such as Masopust or Panenka are the most valued.