Ten of the Best
Our curated picks — the icons of the new season. Ten stand-out players and ten stand-out clubs, every name backed by hand-signed, fully authenticated memorabilia.
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Ten of the Best: Signed Memorabilia From Football's Biggest Names
Ten of the Best is our pick of the players and clubs defining the 2026/27 season, each one backed by hand-signed memorabilia from Icons.com. From World Cup winners and Ballon d'Or™ icons to the young stars running the game at Real Madrid and Barcelona, every name on this page is one you can own a piece of.
The Players
Kylian Mbappé leads the list as the all-time top scorer in FIFA World Cup™ history, with Lionel Messi, the eight-time Ballon d'Or™ winner and an exclusive Icons.com signing partner, right behind him. Real Madrid are well represented through Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Federico Valverde, while Barcelona's Lamine Yamal and Pedri carry the next generation of Spanish football. Harry Kane, England's record goalscorer, Rodri, the 2024 Ballon d'Or™ winner, and Arsenal's Bukayo Saka complete the ten.
The Clubs
The clubs list covers the biggest names in world football, from record European champions Real Madrid and FC Barcelona to Premier League giants Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Newcastle United, plus Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami. Every club links through to its full collection of signed shirts, boots, photos and more.
Hand-Signed and Authenticated
Every signed item comes with a certificate of authenticity from Icons.com. Items are hand-signed at private signing sessions organised by Icons.com or one of our trusted partners, and selected pieces are also protected by TripleLock™, which pairs an encrypted NFC tag with a Certificate of Authenticity featuring an individual signing photo and a tamper-proof hologram. Many of the players on this page have been photographed with the Icons.com board at their signing sessions.
A Gift Worth Framing
Signed memorabilia from any of these players or clubs makes a standout gift, from a framed shirt to a signed photo or boot. Open any player or club above to see the full range.
Frequently Asked Questions
How were the Ten of the Best chosen?
It is our own hand-picked selection of the players and clubs standing out at the start of the 2026/27 season, all with hand-signed memorabilia available at Icons.com.
Which players are in the Ten of the Best?
Kylian Mbappé, Lionel Messi, Jude Bellingham, Lamine Yamal, Vinicius Jr, Harry Kane, Pedri, Rodri, Bukayo Saka and Federico Valverde.
Which clubs are in the Ten of the Best?
Real Madrid, FC Barcelona, Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Inter Miami and Newcastle United.
Is Icons.com signed memorabilia authentic?
Yes. Every signed item comes with a certificate of authenticity from Icons.com, and items are hand-signed at private signing sessions organised by Icons.com or one of our trusted partners. Selected pieces are also TripleLock™ protected.
Does Icons.com work directly with Lionel Messi?
Yes. Lionel Messi has been an exclusive Icons.com signing partner since 2006.
