Topps Extends Exclusive Partnership With Neymar Jr.
Topps has announced an expanded, multi-year partnership with Brazilian football star Neymar Jr., giving the company exclusive rights to produce trading cards, stickers, and trading-card games featuring the player. The agreement also covers Neymar Jr.'s name, image, and likeness across Topps products.
The move strengthens Topps' football portfolio and keeps one of the sport's most recognizable modern stars tied exclusively to the Topps brand. For collectors, the deal means future Neymar Jr. releases will come through Topps rather than competing card companies.
What Collectors Can Expect
Topps said the expanded partnership will bring new ways for collectors around the world to celebrate Neymar Jr.'s career. The company noted that upcoming products will include exclusive autographs as well as match-used and player-worn memorabilia.
Topps also teased historic match-used relic autograph cards arriving in the coming months. The company encouraged collectors to follow @ToppsFC for early previews of those cards.
Autographs and Memorabilia
The partnership gives Topps access to Neymar Jr.'s exclusive signatures for future releases. In addition, Topps products will feature match- and player-worn memorabilia tied to the player, adding another layer of chase appeal for collectors who follow football releases closely.
Topps highlighted the combination of autograph and relic content as part of the broader plan to build products around Neymar Jr.'s legacy and career milestones.
Topps' View Of Neymar Jr.
Fanatics Collectibles President of Trading Cards David Leiner said Neymar Jr. has had a major impact on football on and off the pitch, calling him one of the sport's most recognizable players. Leiner said Topps is excited to continue the partnership and create products that celebrate Neymar Jr.'s career and legacy for collectors around the world.
Leiner also pointed to Topps' recent expansion in football, including new deals with the Premier League and FIFA, a renewal with UEFA, and agreements with leading federations around the world. He said the Neymar Jr. partnership creates new opportunities as Topps continues to grow internationally.
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Neymar Jr. On Turning His Career Into Collectibles
Neymar Jr. said some moments in a player's career stay in memory forever, and he sees cards, stickers, and collectible items as a special way to preserve those memories. He said the opportunity to transform part of his journey into collectibles allows him to share his story with fans in different places around the world.
According to Neymar Jr., knowing that these items can become part of collections globally makes the partnership especially meaningful. He said the deal makes him happy and proud.
What This Means For Football Card Collectors
Neymar Jr. has long been a major name in football card products, appearing prominently in Panini releases such as Prizm and Select. With Topps now holding exclusivity, collectors should expect future Neymar Jr. cards to shift into Topps' football checklist structure.
The change is notable because Neymar Jr. has been one of the premium signers and chase names in football cards for years. His move into Topps exclusivity adds another significant player to the company's growing global football lineup.
Upcoming Topps Releases Featuring Neymar Jr.
Topps said collectors can look forward to Neymar Jr. appearing in upcoming products, including 2025-26 Topps Dynasty UEFA Club Competitions and 2025-26 Topps Definitive Collection UEFA Club Competitions.
Those releases should give collectors their first clear look at how Topps plans to use Neymar Jr.'s exclusive status across premium football products. With autograph and memorabilia content confirmed, those sets are likely to draw attention from both football collectors and Neymar Jr. collectors who have followed his career across multiple brands.
Topps has not yet detailed the full checklist or release structure for those products, but the company has made clear that Neymar Jr. will be part of its upcoming football plans.

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