Auston Matthews was born on 17/9/97, and he was the first pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. He has turned out to be one of the better players in the NHL when it comes to goal-scoring.
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He currently plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs as a center and spent a season with NLA side ZSC Lions.
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He ended the year as the NHL’s top-rated rookie and scored a career-high of 73 points in 63 games by the end of the 2018-19 season.
Here’s a trio of his best rookie cards if you’re looking to invest.
2016 Auston Matthews Upper Deck Young Guns RC #201
This UD Young Guns version is a great card to pick up if you want something affordable, and they’re a number of mint versions on the market.
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Matthews was a top prospect by 2016, and his Young Guns card is highly sought after. It’s his original official rookie card, and it’s the first in his Maple Leaf uniform.
It’s a clean card and easily one of the better in terms of ROI.
2016 Auston Matthews SP Game Used Inked RPA RC #146
This autographed card is a step up in terms of price for obvious reasons.
With 999 copies it isn’t the rarest rookie card available, but the SP Authentic brand tends to sell at a premium.
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It’s another great-looking card, showing off the Maple Leafs kit with an all-white and blue background.
2016 Auston Matthews The Cup RC Auto Patch #99
The Cup version is ultra-high-end, and the most expensive Matthews card money can buy.
An eye-watering price of upwards of $7000 will get you a card signed by the player, while it’s a solid investment for the future.
You’ll be the envy of almost every collector, but try explaining that to your significant other.
Checklist
- 2016 The Cup RC Auto Patch Auston Matthews RC #99
- 2016 Upper Deck Young Guns Auston Matthews RC #201
- 2016 SP Game Used Inked RPA Auston Matthews RC #146
- 2016 Rookie Exquisite Collection Signature Auston Matthews RC /10
- 2016 O-Pee-Chee Platinum VIP Black Achievements Auston Matthews BGS 9.5 Rookie
- 2016 SP Game Used Sweater Inked Patch Auston Matthews RC /35
- 2016 UD S2 YG Young Guns Canvas Auston Matthews RC
Values
The most valuable Auston Matthews rookie cards include the 2016-17 SP Authentic Future Watch Auston Matthews RC Patch AUTO /100, 2016 SP Authentic Auston Matthews Future Watch Auto Rookie Rc /999, and the 2016 Artifacts Auston Matthews Rookie Relic Gold Redemption /10 #15.
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Buyers Rating and Investment Outlook
Matthews is a record-breaking player with a long career ahead of him at the pinnacle of the sport.
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His early achievements will make his rookie cards even more valuable, although many have been priced competitively already.
Coach Mike Babcock has confirmed more time on the ice next year, so Matthews could easily go on to have more success in the future.
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