1996 Merlin Premier Gold #92 David Beckham MGC 8 cert #274272 rookie card

1996 Merlin Premier Gold #92 David Beckham MGC 8

This is the rookie card of David Beckham, number 92 from the 1996-97 Merlin Premier Gold collection, covering the 1996-97 Premier League season.

Merlin Premier Gold was a premium trading card set produced annually during the late 1990s, featuring foil card designs across the Premier League. As Beckham’s first mainstream trading card, this is widely regarded as his true rookie and one of the key cards in the Merlin Premier Gold series.

The 1996-97 season was Beckham’s breakthrough campaign at Manchester United. On the opening day, he scored from the halfway line against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park, a goal later voted the 18th greatest sporting moment of all time in a Channel 4 poll. He became an automatic first choice on the right side of midfield, helping United retain the Premier League title, and was voted PFA Young Player of the Year at the end of the season.

Beckham went on to win six Premier League titles, two FA Cups and the Champions League at Manchester United. He earned 115 caps for England, captaining his country 59 times, and was inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame in 2021.

Features

• Rookie card of David Beckham from the 1996-97 Merlin Premier Gold set.
• Card number 92 from a 161 card base set.
• Graded MGC 8 by Majesty Grading Company. Certificate number: 274272.

Specifications

• Player: David Beckham
• Team: Manchester United
• Card Number: #92
• Card Type: Base (Rookie)
• Serial Number: Unnumbered
• Season: 1996-97
• Manufacturer: Merlin
• Series: Premier Gold

Condition and Shipping

This card has been graded MGC 8 by Majesty Grading Company and is encapsulated in a protective slab. Certificate number: 274272.

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