The Premier League Returns: 2025/26 Season Kick-Off & The Stars We Can’t Wait to See
The wait is over — the English Premier League 2025/26 season kicks off today, and excitement is surging from London to Liverpool, from Manchester to Newcastle, and across the entire football world.
Fans are ready for fresh rivalries, iconic derbies, and those jaw-dropping moments that will be replayed for decades.
But beyond the matches, this season brings an even bigger connection between the pitch and the fans — a chance to celebrate and collect the legends and rising stars shaping today’s game.
The Players Everyone’s Talking About
From title challengers to top-four hopefuls, this year’s EPL roster is stacked with world-class talent:
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Arsenal – Gabriel Jesus, Bukayo Saka, Martin Ødegaard
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Chelsea – Cole Palmer, Enzo Fernández, Marc Cucurella
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Tottenham Hotspur – Son Heung-min, Richarlison
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Manchester City – Pep Guardiola, Phil Foden, Julián Álvarez, Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland
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Liverpool – Alisson Becker, Mohamed Salah, Luis Díaz, Virgil van Dijk
With the transfer market delivering both blockbuster signings and under-the-radar gems, this season feels impossible to predict — which is exactly why we love it.
Legends Who Still Inspire
While the Premier League is all about the here and now, football is richer because of the icons who paved the way:
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Diego Maradona – from Boca Juniors to Napoli, Argentina’s eternal hero.
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Pelé – Brazil’s king, from Santos brilliance to Cosmos flair.
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Cristiano Ronaldo – Portugal’s record-breaker and global ambassador for the game.
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Alessandro Del Piero, Paolo Rossi – timeless examples of pure finishing class.
These legends remind us that every Premier League season is also part of a much bigger football story.
From Stadium to Shelf: The Minix Football Stars Collection
This year, your connection to the game doesn’t have to stop when the final whistle blows.
The Minix Football Stars range lets you bring home collector-grade 12cm figures of today’s elite players and past icons from the world’s top clubs — including Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, Barcelona’s Pedri and Lamine Yamal, PSG’s Kylian Mbappé, Argentina’s Lionel Messi, and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah.
Whether you support a Premier League giant or follow the global game, there’s a figure that speaks to your football story.
They’re perfect for display, gifting, or building your ultimate squad at home.
Why This Season Feels Special
The Premier League’s global reach is stronger than ever, with fans in over 200 countries watching live. Social media will erupt with highlight reels, debates over VAR decisions, and viral moments from both the stars and the underdogs.
This season also coincides with a fresh wave of football collectibles culture — a growing community of fans building physical connections to the players they admire most.
It’s about owning a piece of football history, whether from a debut season, a title-winning run, or an unforgettable international tournament.
💬 Your Turn – We want to hear from you:
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Who’s your pick for Premier League champion this year?
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Which new signing will have the biggest impact?
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And if you could own just one collectible figure from this season’s stars, who would it be?
Drop your thoughts in the comments and join the conversation.
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