The Barclays Women's Super League continues to make itself felt as much off the pitch as it is on it, with fans now increasingly able to live, breathe and celebrate their favorite teams and players.
Panini has achieved great success with its official WSL sticker collections, delivering an inaugural album in 2023/24 that was so well received that it perfectly demonstrated the enormous thirst that exists in the cultural and collectibles space for women's football clubs.
Famous Italian brand The 2024/25 sticker collection was released in November Now they've gone one step further with the first ever WSL set of the much-loved Adrenalyn XL trading cards.
“…Having our players celebrate in the form of trading cards alongside this represents another historic moment in the women’s game,” said Nikki Doucet, CEO of the Women’s Professional League (WPLL).
The Adrenalyn XL set contains 360 cards, including the must-have Golden Ballers. There are five of these to be found, including superstars Alessia Russo, Lauren James, and Grace Clinton. The Rising Star, Debut, and Game Changer categories also celebrate the incredible talent in the league.
Other things to look out for include Super Stoppers, World Class, Adrenalyn Rush, Midfield Engine and Defensive Rock, while there are also rare Crystal Crest cards and Limited Edition cards as well.
“Our Adrenalyn XL trading cards continue to engage collectors and fans in the men’s game as the most popular trading card in the UK,” he said. Katie Greet, Head of Sports Marketing at Panini. “So to now be able to bring the joy of collecting these items to women’s football fans is another outstanding milestone for the growth of the game.
He added: “Offering new and exciting ways for fans to connect with their favorite clubs and players off the pitch supports the continued growth of the game, and we are extremely proud of the role we play in this.”
“We can't wait for the amazing women's football community to get their hands on this new kit and add even more fun to their match day exchanges, along with the sticker set! Everyone will be looking out for these five, very special, first-ever Ballon d'Or players In the WSL!”
Collectors can start their collection with the starter pack, which includes a file, three packs, a limited edition card, and one Golden Baller card.
