The 10 most valuable pieces of Manchester United memorabilia sold at auction
Manchester United is one of the most successful football clubs in the world, with a rich history dating back to the late 19th century.
Over the years, the club has amassed an impressive collection of memorabilia, which has been highly sought-after by collectors and fans alike.
Here are the 10 most valuable pieces of Manchester United football memorabilia sold at auction:
1. George Best's European Cup winner's medal - £156,000
In 2002, George Best's European Cup winner's medal from Manchester United's historic 1968 victory sold for £156,000.
2. Duncan Edwards' England cap - £20,000
The England cap worn by Manchester United legend Duncan Edwards sold for £20,000 in 2012.
3. Matt Busby's 1948 FA Cup winner's medal - £30,000
The 1948 FA Cup winner's medal won by Manchester United manager Matt Busby sold for £30,000 in 2016.
4. Eric Cantona's 1996 Premier League winner's medal - £22,000
The Premier League winner's medal awarded to Eric Cantona in Manchester United's 1996 title-winning campaign sold for £22,000 in 2019.
5. Denis Law's 1963 FA Cup winner's medal - £30,000
The FA Cup winner's medal awarded to Denis Law in Manchester United's 1963 victory sold for £30,000 in 2015.
6. Wayne Rooney's 2008 Champions League winner's medal - £140,000
The Champions League winner's medal awarded to Wayne Rooney in Manchester United's 2008 triumph sold for £140,000 in 2018.
7. Bobby Charlton's 1966 World Cup winner's medal - £216,000
Bobby Charlton's World Cup winner's medal from England's historic 1966 triumph sold for £216,000 in 2017.
8. David Beckham's 1999 Champions League winner's medal - £478,000
The Champions League winner's medal awarded to David Beckham in Manchester United's famous treble-winning season of 1999 sold for a staggering £478,000 in 2021.
9. Ryan Giggs' 1999 FA Cup semi-final shirt - £29,000
The shirt worn by Ryan Giggs in his famous solo goal against Arsenal in the 1999 FA Cup semi-final sold for £29,000 in 2017.
10. Roy Keane's 1999 Champions League final shirt - £60,000
The shirt worn by Manchester United captain Roy Keane in the 1999 Champions League final sold for £60,000 in 2016.
These 10 pieces of Manchester United football memorabilia represent the rich history and success of the club, as well as the enduring appeal of its legendary players.
From medals and caps to shirts worn in historic matches, these items hold a special place in the hearts of fans and collectors alike.
The value of Manchester United memorabilia will likely only continue to grow as the club adds to its trophy cabinet and creates new legends on the pitch.
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.