Robert Lewandowski
Striker (Center-Forward) · FC Bayern München
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League #HT 4
Year & Era
2016-17 — Modern Era / Match Attax Era
Card Type
Insert — Hat-Trick Hero
Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated due to significant surface damage
Rarity
Common Insert; widely distributed in retail booster packs.
Overall Assessment
A nice collector's piece for a Bayern Munich fan, but the significant surface damage and lack of scarcity make it a low-value item for investors.
Condition Grade
4 (VG-EX) estimated due to significant surface damage
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-to-Bottom; fairly well-centered left-to-right.
Surface Condition
Poor. There is a deep, visible horizontal crease/scratch across the center of the player and a large light reflection/scuff near the bottom right.
Corner Condition
Reasonably sharp but showing white chipping/softening on the bottom left corner.
Edge Condition
Visible silvering and minor chipping along the bottom edge and right side.
Print Quality
Standard for Topps Match Attax; features a mosaic/circuit-board foil pattern typical of mid-2010s gaming cards.
Estimated Value
$2 - $10 USD (Significant condition discount)
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower quality than most recorded sales due to the heavy surface creasing.
Authentication Tips
Verify the Champions League hologram on the reverse (if applicable) and the specific reflective foil pattern texture.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card, and the surface crease prevents a high score.
Red Flags
The horizontal line across the center appears to be a physical crease/bend rather than a printing defect.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in Topps Match Attax booster packs for the European market.
Historical Context
Released during Lewandowski's peak years at Bayern Munich where he established himself as the world's premier number 9.
Market Trends
Lewandowski cards are generally stable, though interest has shifted toward his newer Barcelona cards and his 2010 Polish league rookies.
Investment Potential
Low. As a gaming card insert in damaged condition, it lacks the growth potential of a licensed rookie or a rare numbered parallel.
Similar Cards
Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo Hat-Trick Hero inserts from the same 2016-17 set.
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader to prevent further creasing; the card is currently in a generic binder page which offers limited protection.
Interesting Facts
The 'Hat-Trick Hero' subset specifically celebrates players who scored three goals in a single Champions League match.