2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer Guide

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Total

3386

Insert Inserts

Parallels

2614

Auto Autos

1775

Relic Relics

1633

Numbered

3386

Total Cards

3386

Insert Icon Inserts

Parallel Icon Parallels

2614

Auto Icon Autos

1775

Relic Icon Relics

1633

Numbered Icon Numbered

3386

Release date: Wednesday 22nd June 2016

2016 Panini Flawless Soccer redefined the high end of football card collecting, introducing the brand’s ultra-premium style to the sport for the first time. Each 10-card box contains six autographs, two match-used memorabilia cards, and two gem-embedded base cards, with every card numbered to 25 or fewer. All autographs are on-card, setting a new benchmark for quality and exclusivity in Panini’s soccer lineup.

The base set includes both club and international players, spanning global powerhouses like Real Madrid and Bayern Munich, along with current stars and all-time legends. Each base card features a real diamond, with parallels using Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald gemstones — plus a special parallel showcasing a larger diamond.

Autograph sets include Legendary Signatures (celebrating football icons), Flawless Finishes (focusing on memorable goals), and International Icons (honouring players on the world stage). Additional autographed memorabilia cards include Momentous Autographs Memorabilia and Dual Patch Autographs, both featuring game-worn materials, and Sole of the Game Signatures, which incorporate pieces of match-used boots.

The checklist features an elite roster of signers including Pelé, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Roberto Baggio, Steven Gerrard, Alan Shearer, Luis Suárez, Franz Beckenbauer, and Gianluigi Buffon, among many others. Memorabilia content extends beyond shirts, with inserts like Studs (/10 or fewer), featuring actual cleat studs, and Tools of the Trade, which includes gear such as jerseys, gloves, and shorts — all verified as match-worn.

Boxes Available

Hobby Box

Current Avg

£37,000

+£35,600 (+2543%) Launch RRP £1,400

Updated 24 Oct 2025

Configuration

Boxes/Case: 2
Packs/Box: 1
Cards/Pack: 10

Guaranteed Hits

Autos: 6

Relics: 4

Hobby Box

Current Avg

£37,000

+£35,600 (+2543%) Launch RRP £1,400

Updated 24 Oct 2025

Configuration

Boxes/Case: 2
Packs/Box: 1
Cards/Pack: 10

Guaranteed Hits

Autos: 6

Relics: 4

Example Cards

Box Breakdown

Base

2 cards

Flawless

/20

4 parallels /20 → /1

Ruby /15 Sapphire /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Legends

/20

4 parallels /20 → /1

Ruby /15 Sapphire /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Auto

6 cards

Flawless Finishes

/25

3 parallels /25 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Gold Proofs

Flawless International Icons Signatures

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Sapphire /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Legendary Signatures

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Sapphire /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Pitch Perfect Signatures

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Signatures

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Sapphire /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Relic

9 cards

Encrusted Badge

Flawless Dual Patches

/20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Patches

/20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Sole of the Game

/20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Studs

/10

1 parallel /10 → /1

Black /1

Flawless Team Trio Materials

Dual /20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Tools of the Trade

/20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Tools of the Trade Triples

/20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Top of the Class Autograph Memorabilia

/20

4 parallels /20 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Auto Relic

5 cards

Flawless Dual Diamond Memorabilia

Dual /20

3 parallels /20 → /1

Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Dual Patch Autographs

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Momentous Autographed Memorabilia

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Patch Autographs

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

Flawless Sole of the Game Signatures

/25

4 parallels /25 → /1

Ruby /15 Gold /10 Emerald /5 Black /1

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Players

174

Players included in the full checklist.

Teams

Teams featured across the set.

FAQs

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer FAQs

Quick answers generated from the checklist, box and collection data available on Fanter.

What boxes are available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer boxes include Hobby Box (1 pack, 10 cards per pack) with 6 guaranteed autos and 4 guaranteed relics at £37,000.

How much is 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

Current listed pricing for 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer is around £37,000, depending on box format and availability.

What are the chase cards in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer includes chase cards for players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele, Xavi Hernandez, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Franz Beckenbauer, Roberto Baggio, Ruud Gullit and Marco Van Basten. These are some of the rarer or more desirable cards collectors may look for in the set.

What autos are available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

The autographs available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer include Flawless Dual Diamond Memorabilia, Flawless Dual Patch Autographs, Flawless Finishes, Flawless Gold Proofs, Flawless International Icons Signatures, Flawless Legendary Signatures, Flawless Momentous Autographed Memorabilia, Flawless Patch Autographs, Flawless Pitch Perfect Signatures, Flawless Signatures and Flawless Sole of the Game Signatures from players like Harry Kane, Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Mesut Ozil.

What relics are available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

The relics available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer include Encrusted Badge, Flawless Dual Diamond Memorabilia, Flawless Dual Patch Autographs, Flawless Dual Patches, Flawless Momentous Autographed Memorabilia, Flawless Patch Autographs, Flawless Patches, Flawless Sole of the Game, Flawless Sole of the Game Signatures, Flawless Studs, Flawless Team Trio Materials, Flawless Tools of the Trade, Flawless Tools of the Trade Triples and Flawless Top of the Class Autograph Memorabilia from players like Harry Kane, Luis Suarez, Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Philipp Lahm.

What teams appear in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer features cards from 32 teams: AC Milan, Ajax, Argentina, Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Belgium, Borussia Dortmund, Bosnia, Brazil, Cameroon, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, England, FC Zenit, France, Galatasaray, Germany, Italy, Ivory Coast, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, PSG, Real Madrid, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, United States and Uruguay.

What players are in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer includes 174 players across the checklist. Players include Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Pele, Xavi Hernandez, Andrea Pirlo, Gianluigi Buffon, Franz Beckenbauer, Roberto Baggio, Ruud Gullit, Marco Van Basten, Toni Kroos, Sergio Ramos, Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, Alan Shearer, Bobby Charlton, Harry Kane, Luis Suarez, Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema, Mesut Ozil, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Philipp Lahm, Iker Casillas, Manuel Neuer, Kaka, Michael Owen, Michael Laudrup, Neymar Jr, Robert Lewandowski, Sergio Aguero, Luka Modric, Eden Hazard, Paul Pogba, Wesley Sneijder, Thomas Muller, Yaya Toure, Diego Costa, Robin van Persie, Wayne Rooney, Xabi Alonso and Oliver Kahn. You can browse every player in the full checklist above.

Are there numbered cards in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

Yes. 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer includes 3,386 numbered checklist entries, with numbering such as /25.

What inserts are available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

The inserts available in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer include Encrusted Badge.

How many cards are in the 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer checklist?

The 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer checklist currently includes 3,386 card entries including 1 insert, 1,775 autographs, 1,633 relics and 3,386 numbered cards.

When was 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer released?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer was released on 22 June 2016.

Which cards are most valuable in 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

Based on Fanter valuation data, higher-value 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer cards have included players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franz Beckenbauer. Values vary by rarity, autograph status, condition and recent sales.

Is 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer good for breakers?

2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer has breaker activity on Fanter, with 1 saved breaker lists. The most common setup is currently player-based, but breakers should still check spot depth, box cost and chase-card distribution.

Where can I see the full checklist for 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer?

You can see the full 2016-17 Panini Flawless Soccer checklist on Fanter at https://fanter.co.uk/panini/flawless-soccer-2016/checklist. The checklist includes filters for players, teams and card types where data is available.