The 10 most valuable pieces of Manchester City memorabilia sold at auction
Manchester City, one of the most successful and beloved football clubs in England, has a long and storied history.
Over the years, the club has won numerous trophies and accolades, and its fans have collected many valuable pieces of memorabilia related to the team.
Here are 10 of the most valuable pieces of Manchester City football memorabilia sold at auction:
1. Sergio Aguero's match-worn 2012 Premier League title-winning boots - In 2013, Aguero's boots from the famous match against QPR that secured Manchester City's first Premier League title in 44 years were sold at auction for £22,400.
2. Colin Bell's 1969 FA Cup winners' medal - Colin Bell was a key player for Manchester City in the late 1960s and early 1970s, and his FA Cup winners' medal from 1969 sold at auction for £18,750 in 2015.
3. Francis Lee's 1972 UEFA Cup winners' medal - Francis Lee was another legendary Manchester City player, and his UEFA Cup winners' medal from 1972 sold for £15,000 in 2013.
4. Bert Trautmann's match-worn 1956 FA Cup Final shirt - Trautmann is one of the most iconic figures in Manchester City history, and his match-worn shirt from the 1956 FA Cup Final sold at auction for £11,000 in 2010.
5. Francis Lee's match-worn 1969 FA Cup Final shirt - Another piece of memorabilia from Manchester City's 1969 FA Cup victory, Lee's match-worn shirt sold for £10,000 in 2014.
6. Mike Doyle's 1970 League Cup winners' medal - Doyle was a stalwart defender for Manchester City in the 1970s, and his League Cup winners' medal from that year sold for £8,500 in 2016.
7. Colin Bell's 1968-69 season match-worn shirt - Bell's shirt from the season that Manchester City won the league and reached the FA Cup Final sold for £8,000 in 2014.
8. Kevin De Bruyne's match-worn 2019 FA Cup Final shirt - De Bruyne is one of the current stars of the Manchester City team, and his shirt from the 2019 FA Cup Final sold for £7,000 in 2020.
9. Joe Corrigan's 1976 League Cup Final goalkeeper's shirt - Corrigan was Manchester City's goalkeeper for many years, and his shirt from the 1976 League Cup Final sold for £6,500 in 2015.
10. Francis Lee's match-worn 1971-72 UEFA Cup campaign shirt - Lee's shirt from Manchester City's UEFA Cup-winning campaign in 1971-72 sold for £6,000 in 2013.
These 10 pieces of Manchester City football memorabilia are among the most valuable ever sold at auction, reflecting the club's rich history and the enduring passion of its fans.
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.