International Pride and Passion Headline 2024-25 Panini Donruss Soccer

Written by: Isaiah Lucas

One thing that makes soccer unique is how much the international game matters. The colors, anthems, chants, crests, flags, passionate rivalries and historical significance create high-stakes moments every time teams take the pitch.  Unlike other sports, there are various opportunities for players to take center stage for their country.

The standouts in the autograph lineup for 2024-25 Panini Donruss Soccer help drive home how much international soccer weighs into the grand scheme of things.

Think about David Beckham, who served as England’s captain from 2000-06. He ripped out the hearts of opposing fans with his free kicks at the club level, then was regarded as a hero for doing the same with the Three Lions on his chest. 

There’s something about being a part of the select few to represent an entire nation when receiving that first call-up, regardless of the weight of the match. Declan Rice, who made his England debut in 2019, couldn’t contain himself. “It’s everything that you’ve wanted to work for as a kid and it has come true. The call-up is one of the best feelings you’re ever going to feel,” he said after the announcement that he’d be in the squad for the 2020 European championship qualifiers.

Some players find different levels of form when they are called to the national team, and all it takes is one run for them to become a legend. Take Antoine Griezmann, who helped France to three major finals over his 10 years playing for the international team. 

Kylian Mbappé followed a similar recipe, adding to his status as a generational talent with brilliant goal-scoring cook-ups during his first two FIFA World Cup™ appearances.

Playing for the national team also bolsters a player’s status as an icon as they become the inspiration for generations of young footballers to come. 

If you’re a creative central midfielder growing up in Italy, you look at FIFA World Cup 2006™ winner Andrea Pirlo as the blueprint. In France, Zinedine Zidane, who won both the FIFA World Cup 1998™ and 2000 European championship, serves the same purpose. The skill and flair with which winger Luis Figo played is still influential among those who play outside in attack.

Debuts, significant milestones, and memorable achievements along with signature moments on the international stage are all celebrated in this year’s release of Donruss Soccer.

Here are some of the key things to know as you open packs celebrating international legacies in Panini 2024-25 Donruss Soccer:

• Donruss Soccer takes collectors around the globe, featuring 19 national teams from five continents including France, Argentina, Korea Republic, USWNT, Germany, England, Nigeria, and more.

• Unwrap Optic renditions of the Base and Rated Rookie sets featuring Parallels such as Teal Mojo, Gold, Black, and more.
• Look for eight different special insert sets such as Net Marvels and Crunch Time and including two inserts just for rookies: Rookie Kings and The Rookies.
• 2024-25 Donruss Soccer is also home to Panini’s stalwart Kaboom! insert.  Those acclaimed cards and Night Moves cards both fall one card per Hobby case.  Also watch for the even more rare Animation insert set, which is brand new to Panini Soccer for 2024-25 and can be found one card in every ten Hobby cases!
• Autographs are spread across a collection of three inserts (Signature Series, The Beautiful Games Autographs, The Beautiful Game Dual Autographs), while Memorabilia cards comprise the Kit Kings and Kit Series inserts.
• Find one autograph and one memorabilia card per hobby box, on average.