# Tradable Soccer Ads Diver & Aguilar Released Their First Set Inspired by the Team FC Barcelona By Ana Lopez | Published 2012-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diver-aguilar1 References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/FC-BARCELONA-VINTAGE-FOOTBALL-CARDS/2834915) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/diveraguilar) Following a tradition that dates back to 1871, the London-based photographic studio Diver & Aguilar produced a series of vintage cards with the [FC Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-202425-extra-collection) team. The artistic company was inspired by the cards created for [old tobacco companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/90sinspired-soccer-collection) to advertise their brands and created loyalty among costumers. This set of cards sports a retro look and have printed on them the faces of the players of one of the [most famous soccer teams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations) in the world. With players like Lionel Messi, Pique and Xavi, these miniature posters will sure become a collector's item. Framed in a brown, old-fashioned paper, the players appear wearing their uniforms and looking straight to the camera, some of them actually giving a playful smile. The soccer cards by Diver & Aguilar are a fun way to present sports idols. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Vintage Sports Memorabilia:** The growing demand for vintage sports memorabilia can be tapped by creating more retro-inspired sports-themed merchandise. - **Cross Industry Collaboration:** Fashion companies and sports teams can collaborate to release merchandise that caters to the demands of sports enthusiast and brings together more fans from different industries. - **Augmented Reality Collectibles:** The integration of augmented reality technology in sports team merchandise can offer a unique and interactive experience for fans, making them feel more connected with their idols. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Merchandising:** The sports merchandising industry can capitalize on the demand for unique and vintage sports merchandise to increase sales and cater to fans looking for distinctive products. - **Photography Industry:** The photography industry can collaborate with sports teams and create limited edition prints and merchandise appealing to both photography and sports enthusiasts. - **Advertising Industry:** The advertising industry can use vintage-inspired merchandise to provide unique advertising experiences to their clients and deploy the items in campaigns to attract niche interest groups. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Rare Soocer Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-202425-extra-collection.md) - [Inaugural Football Trading Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/topps-manchester-united-team-set.md) - [Football-Themed Collectible Candles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/candle-collection-1.md) - [Vintage Sportswear Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-and-mls.md) - [Soccer Star Chip Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lays-x-messi-chip-bags.md) - [Soccer Jersey-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balenciagas-soccer-series.md) - [Whimsical Soccer-Themed Illustrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soccerthemed-illustrations.md) - [Sports-Inspired Game Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lionel-messi-2.md) - [Branded Pub Crawls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-lays-no-game.md)