Manchester United legend David Beckham secures surprise exclusive agreement alongside Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in remarkable move
David Beckham’s autograph is becoming one of the most coveted pieces of memorabilia. The former Manchester United star has inked an exclusive partnership with Fanatics, Michael Rubin’s collectibles company, joining athletes like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane in similar agreements.
Under this arrangement, Fanatics will serve as the exclusive distributor of Beckham’s memorabilia and collectibles. The 50-year-old joins a growing roster of high-profile athletes partnering with the brand to expand its reach in the collectibles market, particularly within soccer.
Beckham’s signed trading cards will debut this week with the 2026 Topps Premier League Chrome collection, marking the first Premier League high-end set since 2019. His autographed cards are particularly sought after, as he has historically been selective about signing memorabilia throughout his playing and post-playing career.
According to David Leiner, president of Fanatics Collectibles’ trading cards division, Beckham was identified as a priority for their soccer expansion. The company recognizes soccer as an underdeveloped category in collectibles and views acquiring legendary players like Beckham as essential to growth.
The 2026 Topps Premier League Chrome set launches February 5 and features diverse special cards beyond Beckham’s autographed versions. Collections include Hall of Famers, emerging rookies like Rio Ngumoha and Estevao, and current stars such as Mohamed Salah and Cole Palmer.
The product showcases multiple subset themes celebrating Premier League history. Categories include The Streets Won’t Forget, Alive and Kicking, That’s His Job, and Golazo, each highlighting memorable players from England’s top division in creative formats.
Collectors will pursue various chase cards across hobby and hanger boxes, including Locked In, Chrome Anime, Helix, Triple Platinum, and Genius Chrome variants. Opportunities exist for dual, triple, and quad autographed items, adding layers of rarity and value to the collection.
FrozenFractors will debut as a new card type, with only Cole Palmer and Morgan Rogers receiving these rare variants. Cards are available beginning February 5 through Topps.com and the Fanatics Collectibles flagship store on Regent Street in London.
