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How to Collect: Bukayo Saka | The Best Topps Cards to Collect

Some of the Young Star’s Best with the Brand

Date: Jan 17, 2025
Author: Michael Terry
Topics: Bukayo Saka, Cards and Culture, How to Collect, Michael Terry, Soccer
Length: 556 Words
Reading Time: ~3 Minutes

Only 23 years old, Bukayo Saka has established himself as one of the best players in European soccer. With 52 goals and 45 assists in the EPL for Arsenal already, he’s on pace to go down as one of the greatest in the long and storied history of the North London club. His legacy on the international stage only continues to grow, with two Euro Finals appearances to his name, and 12 goals in only 43 appearances for England.

While currently on the sidelines through injury, Saka has been otherwise durable in the start to his career. Arsenal will look to continue their title challenge, without the man who had been involved in almost half of their goals this season when he went out hurt. Nearly half of Arsenal’s attacking efforts went down Saka’s right wing, the heaviest leniency toward that side of the field in the entire league.

When he does get back healthy, look for Saka to resume his role as one of the most influential players in the Premier League. Until then, let’s take a look at some of his best Topps cards.


Bukayo Saka Cards to Collect


2023/24 Topps Chrome Sapphire UCC #148 Bukayo Saka Padparadscha /1

Set info

• 200-card base set

card info

• 1-of-1 sold for $2,500 in December 2024

What they said

• “He’s a massive player for us. You have to see the impact he has on this team but it will be a good exercise for all of us to overcome another challenge.” – manager mikel arteta on saka’s current injury

2023/24 Topps Chrome UCC London Calling #LC-14 Bukayo Saka Gold Refractor /50

Set info

• 15-card insert includes Jude Bellingham and kevin de Bruyne

card info

• popular design showing London-born Saka with his city in the background

what they said

•”No one can replace him. He is one of the best players in the world.” – Arsenal teammate gabriel martinelli

2021 Topps UEFA Merlin #69 Bukayo Saka Red Wave Refractor /5

Set info

• set includes rookie Cards of Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala

card info

• early Saka card is covetable entry in iconic Merlin brand

what they said

• He’s a fabulous boy. Such a good professional, so much fun to be around. He does an amazing job for the team with and without the ball.” – former england manager gareth southgate

2022/23 Topps Chrome UCC Hidden Gems #HG-20 Bukayo Saka SSP

Set info

• 20-card insert
• includes vini jr., and kylian mbappe

card info

• eye-catching saka offering from one of topps’ iconic cross-sport inserts

What they said

•  “He was 15…he went past three players so easily…He was just doing stuff in that game that a player of 25 years of age would do. I said, ‘He’s going all the way to the top – no danger.’” – arsenal legend ian wright

2022/23 Topps Chrome UCC Golazo #G-19 Bukayo Saka Black Refractor /10

Set info

• 20-card insert

card info

• card back features description of Saka’s attacking versatility

What they said

• ‘He scores goals, and he’s certainly a big game player. I think he’s such a clever player for such a young lad and his numbers, goals, assist, he’s got it, but he’s always a threat.” – england legend wayne rooney


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