2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Sapphire Padparadscha Erling Haaland ROOKIE 1/1 #74 PSA 9

Many football analysts cite Erling Haaland’s size, speed, and technical skill as the reason he is such a prolific goal scorer. But while these attributes certainly give the Man City striker an edge, his football IQ sets him apart. Haaland mastered the art of “scanning.” He analyzes the field and anticipates where his position for perfect scoring opportunities. Most top soccer players perform this function to some extent, but not with the speed at which the Norwegian phenom scans, which makes him so lethal on the pitch. A 2017-18 study found that most forwards scanned the field an average 0.28 times per second—Haaland, on the other hand, averaged between 0.35 and 0.5 scans. This seemingly minor edge has made the 22-year-old a goal-scoring machine, and with his City career off to a strong start, his accomplishments will likely continue to grow as he reaches his prime. The Norwegian star came from Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund in 2022. To the delight of fans, he scored 52 goals in his first season, winning the Premier League, FA Cup, and Champions League. Haaland also captured the PL and Manchester City’s Player of the Season. Like Haaland, this 2019 Topps Chrome UEFA Sapphire Padparadscha continues its winning ways. It celebrates Haaland’s time with Borussia Dortmund of the German Bundesliga, an era that saw him ascend from teenage talent to global superstar on one of Europe’s biggest stages. A true 1/1, this card only requires a quick scan to realize that the winning bidder will score one of the biggest goals for their collection.