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Set Review · 2021 Topps

2021-22 Topps Chrome Bundesliga: Jamal Musiala's Key Rookie-Era Chrome

A collector's overview of Topps Chrome Bundesliga — home to one of Jamal Musiala's most-chased rookie-era chrome cards. What the refractor rainbow means, what to chase, and where to buy on eBay.

Topps holds the Bundesliga license, and its Topps Chrome Bundesliga releases are one of the natural homes for Jamal Musiala’s rookie-era chrome cards. If you’re chasing his early Bayern Munich cards with that reflective chrome finish, this is a set family to know.

We won’t quote print runs or card numbers we can’t verify. Treat this as a map of what to look for and where to buy — the actual cards and current prices live on eBay.

Why chrome matters for a Musiala collector

Musiala broke through at Bayern Munich as a teenager, and his earliest licensed cards — roughly the 2020–2021 window onward — are the rookie-era targets. Topps Chrome Bundesliga is a core part of that window: it pairs his Bundesliga rookie-era status with the chrome finish collectors prize, which is exactly why these copies draw steady search and grading demand.

For the full rookie picture across every set family, start with our Jamal Musiala rookie cards guide.

The refractor rainbow

Topps Chrome sets are built around a refractor rainbow: a base chrome card at the bottom, then a ladder of colored and numbered refractor parallels above it, getting scarcer as the colors climb. That structure is what makes a single card into a chase — the base is attainable, the numbered refractors are the trophies.

Because exact colors and print runs shift release to release, we won’t invent specifics. Our parallels explainer covers how tier and scarcity drive value, and the live eBay searches let you compare a base chrome against its colored and numbered refractors side by side.

What to chase

  • The base chrome — the accessible entry point, and a clean copy grades well if the centering cooperates.
  • Colored / numbered refractors — scarcer, and where grading most often pays for itself.
  • The rookie-era Finest and Chrome siblings — Topps Finest Bundesliga and the Topps Chrome Bundesliga rookie card sit in the same chrome-refractor family and are worth knowing alongside this set.

Where to go next

Buy graded (PSA, SGC, or BGS) for anything at a real price point — and always check recent solds on eBay before you pay.

Where to Buy This Set

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021-22 Topps Chrome Bundesliga Musiala a rookie card?
It's one of his rookie-era chrome cards. Soccer has no single official rookie year, so collectors treat a player's earliest widely-distributed licensed cards — the 2020–2021 window onward for Musiala — as the rookies. His Topps Chrome Bundesliga issue sits squarely in that window and is one of the most-searched of the family. Use the live eBay searches on our Musiala hub to see which copies and grades are actually trading.
What is a refractor on a Topps Chrome card?
A refractor is a chrome parallel with a reflective, rainbow-sheen finish. Topps Chrome sets are built around a 'refractor rainbow' — a base chrome card plus a ladder of colored and numbered refractor parallels above it, getting scarcer as you climb. Exact colors and print runs vary by release, so check the actual card and the eBay listing rather than assuming.
Should I buy the Musiala Chrome raw or graded?
For anything at a serious price point, buy graded. Chrome cards show edge and surface wear easily and are a common counterfeit target, so a PSA, SGC, or BGS slab protects both condition and authenticity. For low-cost base copies, raw from a reputable seller is fine — just check centering, which is the most common grade-killer on chrome.