2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League PSA 9 vs PSA 10 Value

Estimated reading time: 8 min

Key Takeaways

• For 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League cards, the PSA 10 premium is not one fixed multiple. It changes card by card, so compare the exact player, card number and parallel.
• PSA 9 is Mint and PSA 10 is Gem Mint. The biggest practical difference is tighter centering plus cleaner corners, edges and surface.
• Bottom line: buy the PSA 9 when the gap to a 10 is large relative to the card's value. Pay for the PSA 10 only when the card is a key player or scarce parallel and you plan to hold it.
• Before grading a raw card, measure centering and pre-grade it. A raw card that would likely land at a 9 rarely justifies the cost of grading.

This guide compares 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League PSA 9 vs PSA 10 value: what you pay for the extra grade, which cards show the widest gap, and when the PSA 9 is the better purchase. The quick answer is that a PSA 10 usually carries a premium, but whether it is worth paying depends on the card's demand, its scarcity and how likely a raw copy is to reach a 10.

Figures in the price table on this page come from Midpoint's own database and are dated as of 2026-09-03. Treat them as a snapshot, not a promise. Sold prices move, and one auction can skew a thin market.

Card values — live data from Midpoint's card database, as of 2026-09-03. Prices move; Midpoint refreshes these daily.

	Card	Raw	PSA 10	Gem premium
	Michael Olise [Pink Mosaic] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$207.16	$2,999	14.5×
	Michael Olise [Genesis] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$375.00	$1,197	3.2×
	Michael Olise [Red Mosaic] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$62.50	$487.82	7.8×
	Michael Olise [Silver] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$46.10	$355.00	7.7×
	Mohamed Salah [Genesis] #176 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$43.37	$244.50	5.6×
	Cristiano Ronaldo [Blue Mosaic] #142 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$36.10	$200.00	5.5×
	Joao Pedro [Reactive Gold Mosaic] #46 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$6.71	$199.00	29.7×
	Michael Olise [Reactive Gold Mosaic] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$89.99	$170.00	1.9×
	Cristiano Ronaldo [Reactive Red Mosaic] #142 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$15.00	$159.82	10.7×
	Cole Palmer [Genesis] #13 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$118.44	$150.00	1.3×
	Michael Olise [Reactive Red Mosaic] #136 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$50.00	$120.00	2.4×
	Jadon Sancho [Genesis] #146 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League	$3.00	$98.99	33×

Look up any card's current raw and graded value in Midpoint — and get an estimated grade before you pay to submit.

Quick Comparison: PSA 9 vs PSA 10

What PSA 9 vs PSA 10 Means on a Mosaic Card

PSA 10 is Gem Mint. PSA 9 is Mint. The two grades sit one step apart, but PSA's centering tolerances are noticeably different, and Mosaic's design can make the other criteria hard to pass as well.

• Centering: PSA's published standard allows 55/45 on the front for a 10 and 60/40 for a 9. A card that looks fine in hand can slip from 10 to 9 on borders alone.
• Corners: Soft or whitened corners, which can be hard to spot by eye, are a common reason a card misses a 10.
• Edges: Chipping along the border is easy to miss in photos.
• Surface: Mosaic's reflective, chrome-style finish tends to show print lines, scratches and fingerprints under light.

You can check a card's centering before spending anything. Midpoint's free centering calculator gives you the ratios to compare against PSA's published tolerances. For background on why borders matter so much to price, see how centering impacts card value.

The PSA 10 Premium: How to Read the Price Gap Card by Card

The most useful way to measure the PSA 9 vs PSA 10 price difference for 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League cards is to look at two numbers for the same card: the dollar gap and the multiple. Both matter.

• Dollar gap: The cash you pay for the upgrade. A small gap on a low-priced card is easy to justify.
• Multiple: How many times a 9's price the 10 costs. A high multiple suggests the market is paying heavily for scarcity or for the "perfect" label.

Use the data table on this page to compare entries side by side. You will often see a bigger premium on cards with strong player demand, rookie status, or low print runs. Common base cards from less-followed players tend to show a smaller absolute gap, because there is less money chasing a 10.

Sold prices versus asking prices

Sold prices are a much better guide to value than asking prices. Active listings show what sellers hope to get, and a 10 listed high for months proves nothing. Check recently sold PSA 9 and PSA 10 copies of the exact same card, on eBay's sold listings or a sports-card price database, before you buy or sell.

Identify the exact card first

Mosaic Premier League has base cards, Silver, other parallels, numbered cards, inserts and rookie cards. A Silver and a base version of the same player can sit at very different price levels. Confirm player, card number and parallel before comparing any 9 to any 10. Mixing up a base and a parallel is a common reason a price comparison goes wrong.

Which Cards Show the Biggest 9→10 Jump

The widest 9-to-10 gaps often come from a combination of demand and difficulty. Look for these patterns when you scan the table.

• Star players and rookies: Where collectors want a top-grade copy, the 10 label can get bid up.
• Silver and other parallels: Scarcer versions tend to attract Gem Mint premiums, since fewer collectors can find a perfect one.
• Numbered cards: A low serial number means a small pool, so every grade point can count more.
• Cards with a low PSA 10 population: If few 10s exist, buyers who want one compete for them.

Centering is the deciding factor on many of these. Because PSA's tolerance for a 10 is tighter than for a 9, a card with otherwise clean surfaces can fall a full grade on borders alone. That is where the premium comes from: the market is paying for a copy that passed every test at once.

Check the PSA population report

Look up the specific card in PSA's population report and note how many 9s and 10s exist. A large pool of 10s tends to cap the premium. A small pool of 10s, with many 9s, usually widens it. Read pop numbers alongside sold prices, not instead of them. For more on how scarcity affects strategy, read card grading for low population cards.

Is a PSA 9 Worth It? Buying vs Grading Raw

For 2021 Panini Mosaic Premier League grading value, there are three paths: buy a PSA 9, buy a PSA 10, or buy raw and submit. Each carries a different risk.

• Buy a PSA 9: You pay less, you know the grade, and you avoid grading fees and wait times. You give up the 10 premium on resale, but you also never pay it.
• Buy a PSA 10: You pay for certainty. It makes the most sense for a card you would be proud to hold, or one in a thin market where 10s are hard to find.
• Grade a raw copy: Cheaper up front, but you carry the risk. Grading fees are a real cost and vary by service level (Midpoint suggests budgeting $30+ per card), and a raw card that comes back as a 9 may not beat simply buying a 9.

The math is simple. If the PSA 9 and PSA 10 prices for a card are close, grading rarely pays, because a 9 outcome costs you fees for little gain. If the gap is wide, grading raw copies can pay off, but only when you have good reason to expect a 10.

Pre-grade before you submit

Measure centering, inspect corners and edges under a bright light, and look at the surface at an angle. Midpoint can estimate a PSA, BGS, CGC or TAG grade from centering, corners, edges and surface, so you can screen cards before paying. Our walkthrough on how to pre-grade your card covers the steps.

Which Should You Choose?

• You want the best value per dollar: Buy the PSA 9. For many Mosaic Premier League cards, the visual difference from a 10 is slight, and you keep the premium in your pocket.
• You collect star players or scarce parallels: Consider the PSA 10, especially if its population is low. The premium is paying for scarcity you can verify in the pop report.
• You are flipping: Be careful with 10s. They can carry larger price swings and a thinner buyer pool for lesser names. A 9 on a popular player is often easier to move.
• You hold raw cards: Measure centering first. Submit only cards with centering inside PSA's 10 tolerance and clean corners, edges and surface. Otherwise sell raw, or keep them.
• You are comparing insurance or resale value: Grade changes how a card is valued, so see card grade impact on insurance value.

To track what your graded and raw soccer cards are worth over time, Midpoint offers raw vs graded values and portfolio tracking, free on iOS and Android.

FAQ

How much is a 2021-22 Panini Mosaic Premier League PSA 9 worth?

It depends entirely on the card. Player, card number, parallel and numbering all change the price. Check the data table on this page for specific entries (as of 2026-09-03), then confirm against recent eBay sold listings for your exact card.

How much is a 2021-22 Panini Mosaic Premier League PSA 10 worth?

Again, it varies by card. A PSA 10 of a star player or scarce parallel is typically worth far more than a PSA 10 of a common base card. Use sold prices, not asking prices, and compare against the same card in a PSA 9.

How much more is a PSA 10 worth than a PSA 9 for the same soccer card?

The gap is different for every card. Compare both the dollar difference and the multiple. The premium tends to be widest where player demand is high and PSA 10 copies are scarce, and narrower on common cards.

Is it better to buy a PSA 9 or PSA 10 Panini Mosaic Premier League card?

A PSA 9 is usually the better value. A PSA 10 is better for key players, scarce parallels or cards you plan to hold long term, particularly when the pop report shows few 10s.

What is the PSA population for 2021-22 Panini Mosaic Premier League cards?

Population is specific to each card, so there is no single number. Look up the exact player, card number and parallel in PSA's population report and note the counts of 9s and 10s.

Should I grade a raw 2021-22 Panini Mosaic Premier League card or buy a PSA 9?

Pre-grade first. If centering and condition point to a 10 and the price gap is wide, grading can make sense. If the card would likely come back a 9, buying an existing PSA 9 usually costs less than paying fees and risking the result.