The 9 most valuable pieces of Barcelona memorabilia sold at auction
Barcelona is one of the most iconic and successful football clubs in the world, with a history of producing some of the most talented and celebrated footballers of all time.
The club's impressive legacy has resulted in a vast collection of valuable memorabilia, which has been sold at auction for millions of dollars.
Here are 9 of the most valuable pieces of Barcelona football memorabilia sold at auction:
1. Lionel Messi's 2019-2020 match-worn jersey - $200,000 Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and his 2019-2020 match-worn Barcelona jersey sold for an impressive $200,000 at a charity auction. The jersey was worn by Messi during a match against Real Mallorca in La Liga.
2. Lionel Messi's 2010 Ballon d'Or trophy - $173,000 In 2010, Lionel Messi won his second Ballon d'Or award, which was subsequently sold at auction for $173,000. The award was given to Messi for his outstanding performances for Barcelona during the 2009-2010 season.
3. Lionel Messi's 2015-2016 match-worn jersey - $111,000 Another one of Messi's match-worn jerseys, this time from the 2015-2016 season, was sold for $111,000 at a charity auction. The jersey was worn by Messi during a match against Granada in La Liga.
4. Johan Cruyff's 1974 European Cup Winners' Cup winner's medal - $51,000 Johan Cruyff is one of Barcelona's greatest ever players, and his 1974 European Cup Winners' Cup winner's medal sold for $51,000 at auction. Cruyff played a key role in Barcelona's success in the tournament, scoring a crucial goal in the final against Juventus.
5. Lionel Messi's 2011-2012 match-worn jersey - $52,000 Messi's 2011-2012 match-worn jersey, which he wore during a match against Real Betis in La Liga, sold for $52,000 at auction. The jersey was signed by Messi and came with a certificate of authenticity.
6. Lionel Messi's 2014 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot award - $44,000 In 2014, Lionel Messi won the Golden Boot award for being the top scorer in the FIFA World Cup tournament. His award, which was sold at auction for $44,000, was given to him for his performances for Argentina, but also reflects his incredible form for Barcelona during the same season.
7. Ronaldinho's 2005-2006 UEFA Champions League winner's medal - $41,000 Ronaldinho played a key role in Barcelona's victory in the 2005-2006 UEFA Champions League, and his winner's medal sold for $41,000 at auction. Ronaldinho scored crucial goals in the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final of the tournament, helping Barcelona to lift the trophy for the second time in their history.
8. Lionel Messi's 2011 FIFA Ballon d'Or trophy - $37,000 Lionel Messi won his third consecutive Ballon d'Or award in 2011, and his trophy was sold at auction for $37,000. The award was given to Messi for his incredible performances for Barcelona during the 2010-2011 season.
9. Johan Cruyff's 1974 Spanish Cup winner's medal - $35,000 Johan Cruyff won several major trophies during his time at Barcelona, and his 1974 Spanish Cup winner's medal sold for $35,000 at auction.
About your Author:
Adrian Roose has over 30 years’ experience covering all aspects of the rare stamp & memorabilia industry during which he has sold over £50m of unique items, helping build collections for Royalty, household name celebrities and 1,000s of collectors around the world.
Adrian was previously a Director at Stanley Gibbons, a Board Member of Stampex, and Executive Director of Paul Fraser Collectibles, PFC Auctions and JustCollecting, prior to founding The Memorabilia Club.