Keeping Up with Your Kids' Likes: Soccer Autographed Sports Memorabilia and Posters

Soccer is the most popular sport in the world, and it’s rapidly gaining popularity in the USA as well. As more and more kids join the local soccer teams, more and more dads are tuning into the World Cup and following international soccer stars. If your knowledge of soccer stars is limited to Pele, you may need to brush up on your futbol knowledge before you start shopping for autographed sports memorabilia gifts for your kids. These are some of the most popular soccer celebrity autographs and personalities to help you pick the best gifts for your family, friends – or your own personal collection.
Pele
Just as every baseball card collector dreams of owning a baseball or glove autographed by Mickey Mantle, Pele’s signature is still among the most sought in the world of soccer. The three-time World Cup champion was the original soccer ambassador to the world. Among the most wanted Pele sport collectible items are signed action photos – particularly the “Bicycle Kick” photo from the 1970 World Cup which is essentially the soccer world’s equivalent of Bobby Orr’s iconic hockey photo – also taken in 1970. If you’re looking for something even more impressive, you can sometimes find a #10 Brazil framed and autographed jersey, worn by Pele as he took the field for his team in the 1970 World Cup game.
Beckham
David Beckham is easily the most decorated – and photographed – soccer players of all time. While he began his career playing for Manchester United, Beckham has gone on to play for Madrid, Milan and the LA Galaxy. His list of awards and trophies would take up several paragraphs. Needless to say, sport memorabilia autographed by Beckham is quite popular – but it’s also quite reasonably priced. If you’re not sure which player to collect, Beckham is a good starting point, if for no other reason than that he is so very loved throughout the world.
Ronaldo
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is a soccer Cinderella story. His skills with a soccer ball started attracting attention by the time he was 10, was playing for his neighborhood club in Madeira, Portugal by the time he was 16, and signed with Manchester United by the time he was 18, scoring one of the priciest transfer fees ever for an adolescent. But Ronaldo’s popularity is about more than his skills. His good looks, superb physique and open friendliness have made him a favorite on the World Cup circuit with both players and fans.
If you’re looking for a great deal in sport collectibles, autographed sports memorabilia related to soccer, including autographed jerseys, photographs and team badges, are still reasonably priced but growing in popularity.