This week on my soccer cards investment piece I really want to talk about Leon Bailey. I think we rarely get to talk about a player in this price range and talent potential without a big club transfer. So let's get started...
Card:
2018-19 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Soccer Leon Bailey Rookie card #38.
Price: $9.99
Why?: Leon Bailey is a Jamaican national. This could limit his value in the end a little bit. Bailey played for Genk in Belgium for 2 years, appearing 56 times and scoring 8 goals. With his performance at Genk he earned himself a transfer to Bayer Leverkussen, where he has been tearing it up since 2017. There he has made 99 appearances and 23 goals as a winger. In 2017 he already drew interest from Manchester United and Chelsea. I think he made the right decision to choose Leverkussen first to develop his skills before making the big step to a top team in the Premier League. Top clubs cannot ignore Bailey anymore and I think there is a big chance that he will make that big move next year. Manchester United seems like a likely landing spot for him.
At the moment everyone is focusing on Werner and Havertz as the rookie cards to chase out of the 2018-19 Bundesliga Chrome Hobby Box, leaving Bailey up for grabs at a discount. For only $9.99 you can own one of his true rookie cards that will only rise in value. I expect the value of Bailey’s rookie card to increase immensely once he makes the move to one of England’s top clubs.
INVEST AT YOUR OWN RISK.
You can find the Bailey Rookie soccer card on my website: