Rodri (Rodrigo Hernández Cascante)
Defensive Midfielder (Note: This is an Association Football/Soccer card, not American Football) · Manchester City
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League #Not fully visible (Matches 100 Club subset design)
Year & Era
2023-24 — Modern TCG Era
Card Type
100 Club Chase Insert
Grade
7/10 (Near Mint estimated - evidence of surface scratching)
Rarity
Uncommon Chase. While not a 1/1, the 100 Club cards are the most sought-after inserts in retail packs.
Overall Assessment
A nice pull for a Manchester City fan or a Match Attax player, but a common 'hit' with limited financial upside in the high-end hobby.
Condition Grade
7/10 (Near Mint estimated - evidence of surface scratching)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 50/50. Centering is generally good on this production run as the borders are designed to be full-bleed.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good. Visible diagonal scratches across the center of the player image. Foil surface is prone to scuffing.
Corner Condition
Appears sharp, though lower corners are partially obscured by the sleeve/lighting. No major rounding visible.
Edge Condition
Standard for felt-cut TCG cards; minor white chipping possible on the reverse which is typical for Match Attax.
Print Quality
High-density foil with holographic '100 Club' repeating pattern. Color saturation is vibrant.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower quality than gem-mint copies due to visible surface wear/scratches in the center.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Topps' logo texture and the reactive holographic foil patterns. Counterfeits usually lack the crispness of the '100 Club' background stamping.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card, and surface scratches will limit the grade.
Red Flags
Surface scratches are the primary concern; no signs of trimming or counterfeiting observed.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail 'blind' packets (packs) for the Manchester City/Champions League collection.
Historical Context
Rodri is widely considered the best holding midfielder in the world, scoring the winning goal in the 2023 Champions League Final.
Market Trends
Rodri cards have seen a spike following his 2024 Ballon d'Or win, though Match Attax (a game-based set) holds less value than Panini Prizm or Topps Chrome.
Investment Potential
Low. Match Attax is a high-volume produced trading card game intended for children/players rather than high-end investors.
Similar Cards
Erling Haaland 100 Club, Kevin De Bruyne 100 Club, or Rodri Topps Chrome Refractors.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further surface scratching on the delicate foil.
Interesting Facts
The '100 Club' designation refers to the player having a 100-rating in at least one category in the Match Attax card game mechanics.