The 10 most valuable pieces of Real Madrid memorabilia sold at auction
Real Madrid is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, with a long and storied history that spans over a century.
As a result, there are many valuable pieces of Real Madrid memorabilia that have been sold at auction over the years.
Here are the 10 most valuable pieces of Real Madrid football memorabilia sold at auction:
1. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2013 Ballon d'Or Trophy - In 2013, Cristiano Ronaldo won his second Ballon d'Or award, which is given to the world's best football player. The trophy, which is made of gold and features a small replica of a football player, sold for €600,000 at a charity auction.
2. Ferenc Puskás' 1959 European Cup Final Shirt - Ferenc Puskás is one of Real Madrid's greatest ever players, and his shirt from the 1959 European Cup final sold for €201,250 at auction in 2017.
3. Alfredo Di Stefano's 1959 European Cup Final Shirt - Another Real Madrid legend, Alfredo Di Stefano's shirt from the same 1959 European Cup final sold for €62,500 at auction in 2014.
4. Zinedine Zidane's UEFA Champions League Final Boots - Zinedine Zidane is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and his boots from the 2002 UEFA Champions League final sold for €44,000 at auction in 2016.
5. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2014 World Cup Qualifier Shirt - Cristiano Ronaldo's shirt from Portugal's 4-2 victory over Sweden in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers sold for €25,000 at auction in 2014.
6. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2012-13 Champions League Shirt - Another one of Cristiano Ronaldo's shirts, this one from the 2012-13 UEFA Champions League campaign, sold for €23,750 at auction in 2019.
7. Ferenc Puskás' 1960 European Cup Final Shirt - Ferenc Puskás' shirt from the 1960 European Cup final, which Real Madrid won 7-3 against Eintracht Frankfurt, sold for €22,500 at auction in 2015.
8. Iker Casillas' 2010 World Cup Final Shirt - Iker Casillas is a Real Madrid legend who also led Spain to World Cup glory in 2010. His shirt from the final against the Netherlands sold for €21,000 at auction in 2014.
9. Santiago Bernabeu's Personal Collection - Santiago Bernabeu was the president of Real Madrid from 1943 to 1978, and his personal collection of memorabilia, including photos, letters, and other items, sold for €18,000 at auction in 2017.
10. Cristiano Ronaldo's 2013-14 La Liga Shirt - Yet another one of Cristiano Ronaldo's shirts, this one from the 2013-14 La Liga season, sold for €14,000 at auction in 2019.
These are just a few examples of the valuable pieces of Real Madrid memorabilia that have been sold at auction.
As one of the most successful and popular football clubs in the world, it's no surprise that Real Madrid's memorabilia is highly sought after by collectors and fans alike.
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.