Andy Diouf
Midfielder · Inter Milan (Note: Card depicts him in Inter kit, though this appears to be a fictional or mismatched club licensing depiction from a soccer match attax set, as Andy Diouf primarily plays for RC Lens and Basel)
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League #402
Year & Era
2023-2024 Modern Era
Card Type
Insert Parallel / Special Variant (Power Play - Rare)
Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 8 or 9)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon Insert (Labeled as 'RARE' within the Match Attax set tiering, but mass-produced for the European retail market)
Overall Assessment
A visually striking holographic insert card from the Topps Match Attax series. While it holds minimal financial value compared to premium sports cards, it is an engaging collectible for soccer enthusiasts and young hobbyists.
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 8 or 9)
Centering Assessment
Front and back centering appears reasonably well-proportioned within standard tolerances for European soccer trading card game issues, roughly 50/50 to 55/45 left-right.
Surface Condition
Refractive foil finish displays standard glossy sheen with minimal surface wear, typical of out-of-packet game cards stored loosely.
Corner Condition
All four corners appear relatively sharp with minimal softening or rounding visible in the image.
Edge Condition
Clean factory-cut edges with standard foil-board smoothness and no major chipping or denting evident.
Print Quality
High-gloss foil stamping with vibrant color saturation, standard for Topps Match Attax trading card game products.
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD (Match Attax insert cards are primarily game pieces and hold modest secondary market value)
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard retail pulls of Topps Match Attax Power Play inserts from the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League collection.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Topps and UEFA hologram licensing seals, correct card stock thickness, and crisp font typography.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) due to low raw market value which would not cover grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard mass-market game card.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from Topps Match Attax retail starter packs, booster tins, or multi-packs distributed across Europe and online hobby shops.
Historical Context
Topps Match Attax is a globally popular collectible card game (CCG) that introduces younger audiences to European club football, featuring stars and rising talents from the UEFA Champions League.
Market Trends
Stable and low-cost market trend, highly dependent on the player's real-world club performance and popularity among youth collectors.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for monetary gain; primarily serves as a fun collectible or game piece for soccer fans and set builders.
Similar Cards
Other Topps Match Attax Power Play, Limited Edition, and Holographic inserts from the 2023-2024 UEFA Champions League set.
Display & Preservation
Best stored in standard trading card binders designed for gaming cards or inside a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
Match Attax cards incorporate tactical game statistics directly on the card face, allowing fans to play a tabletop trading card game using the stats displayed.