Zinedine Zidane
Attacking Midfielder (Association Football/Soccer) · France National Team
S-Set / Unofficial Boutique Issue (No major manufacturer branding) #Not visible / Unnumbered
Year & Era
2006 — Modern Era (World Cup 2006)
Card Type
Holographic Foil Insert Style
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Grade 3-4 estimate)
Rarity
Functionally rare but not highly sought after; likely an unlicensed release or local promotional item.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic novelty item for a Zidane fan, but lacking the brand pedigree and condition required for high-end investment value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Grade 3-4 estimate)
Centering Assessment
Front: Poorly centered; heavy top bias and irregular margins on the left green panel.
Surface Condition
Fair; visible scratches across the central figure, dulling of the holographic effect, and probable surface pitting.
Corner Condition
Poor; significant rounding on the bottom left corner and whitening/fraying on the top left corner.
Edge Condition
Poor; heavy chipping and whitening along the entire left edge and top edge.
Print Quality
Mediocre; heavy use of repetitive text patterns (France) in the background and low-resolution image masking.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Low hobby value due to unofficial production status and poor condition).
Comparison to Known Examples
Inferior to official 2006 Panini World Cup stickers or cards which have established market liquidity and higher production standards.
Authentication Tips
Compare logo (FIFA 2006) to official Panini stickers of the same era; note the lack of official licensing marks or manufacturer logos like Panini or Upper Deck.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
Highly likely to be an unlicensed or 'counterfeit' style boutique card aimed at casual fans rather than serious collectors.
Provenance Notes
Likely distributed in limited regional markets (possibly Europe or Asia) as a novelty item during the 2006 World Cup cycle.
Historical Context
Depicts Zidane during his final professional tournament, the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he famously led France to the final.
Market Trends
Zidane cards generally appreciate as he is a global icon, but interest is focused almost exclusively on official licensed issues (Panini, Upper Deck, Topps).
Investment Potential
Low; unofficial cards rare gain significant value compared to official rookie cards or licensed milestones.
Similar Cards
2006 Panini World Cup #101 Zidane, 2002 Panini World Cup Zidane.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader; store away from direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the foil surface.
Interesting Facts
The card features the 'FIFA World Cup GE 2006' logo, but uses a non-standard 'S' within a star, which is not a recognized major sports card brand logo.