What to Expect From the Newest Merlin Release
The 2024–25 Topps Merlin UEFA Club Competitions collection lands on December 19, 2025, bringing its unmistakable blend of medieval-inspired mystique and modern football brilliance to one of the most globally beloved brands in The Hobby. Revered for its enchanting aesthetic, deep player checklist, and international appeal, Merlin once again transforms Europe’s brightest phenoms, emerging talents, and elite superstars into must-have cardboard treasures.
This year’s edition heightens Merlin’s magic with upgraded Chrome Refractor treatments, expanded insert lore, and a refreshed lineup of on-card and sticker autographs spanning UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League standouts. From vibrant color parallels that gleam like enchanted relics to rookies and early-career stars poised to become football’s next global icons, the 2024–25 set delivers a break experience layered with intrigue, artistry, and top-tier chase potential.
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2024–25 Topps Merlin UEFA Club Competitions delivers a 200-card base set, colorful Refractor parallels, expanded lore-driven inserts, and multiple autograph subsets across UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Europa Conference League stars. Collectors can expect medieval-themed visuals, rookies, legends, and premium chase autos in one of the Hobby’s most artistic annual releases.
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- Box Configuration
- Base Set
- Inserts
- Renaissance
- Elite Society
- Autographs
- Ageless Alchemy Autographs
- Collector FAQs
- Key Facts
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Box Configuration
Release
• December 19, 2025
Hobby Box
• 4 Cards per pack
• 18 packs per hobby Box
• 12 boxes per case
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Base Set
The 2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC base set boasts 200 cards of players who’ve graced the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, or UEFA Conference League.
Base Set Highlights
- 200 cards
- Wide range of colorful parallels
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Inserts
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC features a variety of inserts, including Renaissance, Elite Society and more.
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Renaissance
Renaissance is a 20-card insert featuring UEFA legends, rookies, and current stars.
| R-1 Ruud Gullit AC Milan | R-6 Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona | R-11 Kenan Yildiz Juventus | R-16 Zinédine Zidane Real Madrid C.F. |
| R-2 Chido Obi Manchester United Rookie | R-7 Sir Alex Ferguson Manchester United | R-12 Mohamed Salah Liverpool FC | R-17 Kylian Mbappé Real Madrid C.F. |
| R-3 Nico Williams Athletic Club | R-8 Harry Kane FC Bayern Mϋnchen | R-13 Ethan Nwaneri Arsenal FC Rookie | R-18 Mikey Moore Tottenham Hotspur Rookie |
| R-4 Florian Wirtz Bayer 04 Leverkusen | R-9 Johan Cruyff FC Barcelona | R-14 Endrick Real Madrid C.F. Rookie | R-19 Xavi Simons RB Leipzig |
| R-5 Lautaro Martínez FC Internazionale Milano | R-10 Lionel Messi FC Barcelona | R-15 Bukayo Saka Arsenal FC | R-20 Cole Palmer Chelsea FC |
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Elite Society
Elite Society is a 15-card insert featuring current UEFA stars.
| ES-1 Theo Hernández AC Milan | ES-6 Cole Palmer Chelsea FC | ES-11 Weston McKennie Juventus |
| ES-2 Takumi Minamino AS Monaco | ES-7 Pedri FC Barcelona | ES-12 Mohamed Salah Liverpool FC |
| ES-3 Julián Alvarez Atlético de Madrid | ES-8 Harry Kane FC Bayern München | ES-13 Phil Foden Manchester City |
| ES-4 Florian Wirtz Bayer 04 Leverkusen | ES-9 Nicolò Barella FC Internazionale Milano | ES-14 Benjamin Šeško RB Leipzig |
| ES-5 Julian Brandt Borussia Dortmund | ES-10 Martin Ødegaard Arsenal FC | ES-15 Vini Jr. Real Madrid C.F. |
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Autographs
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC boasts several autograph-filled subsets, including Ageless Alchemy Autographs and more.
2024-25 Topps Melin UCC Ageless Alchemy Autographs
Ageless Academy Autographs is a 19-card autograph-filled subset featuring current and former UEFA legends.
| EKA-AG Alejandro Garnacho Manchester United | EKA-JM Jamal Musiala FC Bayern München | EKA-NW Nico Williams Athletic Club | EKA-RON Ronaldo Real Madrid C.F. |
| EKA-BS Benjamin Šeško RB Leipzig | EKA-KY Kenan Yildiz Juventus | EKA-PM Paolo Maldini AC Milan | EKA-VVD Virgil van Dijk Liverpool FC |
| EKA-GI Santiago Giménez AC Milan | EKA-LEW Robert Lewandowski FC Barcelona | EKA-RK Roy Keane Manchester United | EKA-WZE Warren Zaïre-Emery Paris Saint-Germain |
| EKA-HA Erling Haaland Manchester City | EKA-LM Lothar Matthäus FC Bayern München | EKA-RL Rafael Leão AC Milan | EKA-ZZ Zinédine Zidane Real Madrid C.F |
| EKA-JB Jude Bellingham Real Madrid C.F. | EKA-LY Lamine Yamal FC Barcelona | EKA-RO Ronaldinho FC Barcelona |
2024-25 Topps Merlin UCC Collector FAQs
- What is the release date for 2024–25 Topps Merlin UCC?
- The set releases on December 19, 2025.
- What are some of the main inserts in 2024–25 Topps Merlin UCC?
- Key inserts include Renaissance and Elite Society, along with additional lore-themed subsets that highlight legends, prodigies, and modern stars.
- What autograph content can collectors expect in 2024–25 Topps Merlin UCC?
- Autograph subsets include Ageless Alchemy Autographs , featuring elite names such as Ronaldo, Haaland, Zidane, Maldini, and Lamine Yamal.
- How big is the 2024–25 Topps Merlin UCC base set?
- The base checklist contains 200 cards, covering players across the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
- Are rookies included in Merlin UCC?
- Yes — rookies such as Chido Obi, Ethan Nwaneri, Endrick, and Mikey Moore appear in the Renaissance insert, along with rookies in the base and other subsets.
Key Facts
- Release Date: December 19, 2025
- Base Set: 200 cards
- Two major insert sets: Renaissance and Elite Society
- Multiple autograph subsets featuring legends + modern stars
- Strong mix of rookies, phenoms, and UEFA icons
