Chrome Euro 2024 Soccer: A Deep Dive into Topps’ Latest Release
2024 Topps Chrome UEFA Euro, the official set for the tournament, arrived just four months after the competition concluded. This highly anticipated release features a mix of base cards, parallels, autographs, and inserts, headlined by rising star Lamine Yamal. The set also includes cards of other key players from the tournament, albeit with some licensing limitations.
Topps Chrome Euro 2024 Hobby boxes contain eight packs, with ten cards per pack and one guaranteed autograph. While the box states an average of three numbered parallels, collectors can expect four or more. With a relatively limited print run of approximately 3400 cases, this release offers collectors a chance at some truly unique cards.
One of the major highlights of this release is the inclusion of Lamine Yamal, whose performance at Euro 2024 catapulted him to hobby stardom. While not designated as Rookie Cards, his “National Debut” cards are highly sought after. Yamal features prominently throughout the set, with autographs, a Berlin At Night parallel, Hobby Masters parallel, and a Cast In Gold card. A mysterious Renaissance card featuring Yamal is also listed on the checklist, although details remain scarce. Yamal is further highlighted in the autograph checklist, including a unique Merlin’s Match Ball Autograph.
The autograph checklist in 2024 Topps Chrome Euro boasts several intriguing cards. Triple autographs feature classic pairings, while Euro Final Net Autograph cards appeal to Spain collectors. Adding to the unique relic offerings, Draw Relic Autograph cards combine oversized cards with sticker autographs. A 1/1 UEFA Players Of The Year Autograph booklet is a standout piece for booklet collectors. Cristiano Ronaldo receives a dedicated 6-card Era of Excellence Autograph set, chronicling his illustrious Euro career.
Beyond the base and autographs, the insert set is where 2024 Topps Chrome Euro truly shines. While plentiful inserts like Dream Big, Cheat Code, Neon Nations, and 1960 Topps may not command high values, they offer visually appealing designs. Short-printed inserts like Hobby Masters (~170 print run) and European Tour 2024 (~285 print run) offer increased collectibility.
Truly rare inserts include 1/1 Sketch cards, marking their first appearance in a major hobby soccer release. Cast In Gold Die-Cut parallels (~50 print run) add a touch of luxury. However, the most exciting inserts are the incredibly short-printed “Base Card Short Prints” (~25 print run), Cristiano Ronaldo Era of Excellence base cards (7 of each), and the stunning Berlin At Night parallels (~20 print run).
With a hobby box price of $150 and a limited print run, 2024 Topps Chrome Euro offers collectors an exciting, albeit potentially volatile, product. While the value of many cards remains uncertain, the presence of chase cards like the Berlin At Night parallels and Lamine Yamal cards adds significant appeal. The impending release of a Sapphire version further complicates the investment landscape. Despite licensing challenges, Topps has managed to create a compelling product that captures the excitement of Euro 2024, largely thanks to the breakout performance of Lamine Yamal and Spain’s victory.
Alt: A hobby box of 2024 Topps Chrome Euro Soccer cards.