Wayne Rooney
Forward / Striker · Everton / Manchester United
Panini Adrenalyn XL Premier League #Not visible (Legend Subset)
Year & Era
2018-19 Modern Era
Card Type
Legend / Insert
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Grade 4-5 estimated)
Rarity
Common Insert; mass-produced for the UK/European market
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic card for Everton and Rooney fans primarily serving as a piece for personal collections or set building rather than financial investment.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Grade 4-5 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approx 60/40 Top-Bottom, 55/45 Left-Right; moderately skewed
Surface Condition
Significant surface wear visible with vertical scratching and possible moisture-related texturing; Good condition
Corner Condition
Visible rounding and whitening on all four corners; bottom right corner shows several dings
Edge Condition
Heavy chipping and silvering along the right and bottom edges due to gaming use
Print Quality
Standard retail gaming card quality; saturation is high but matte finish shows wear easily
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower quality than typical collector copies due to heavy handling/gameplay wear
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini and Premier League holograms; check for the standard Adrenalyn card stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags regarding authenticity, but condition is poor for investment purposes
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail foil packs for the Adrenalyn XL Trading Card Game
Historical Context
Commemorates Rooney's return to his boyhood club Everton and his legendary status in the Premier League
Market Trends
Rooney collectibles remain stable, but demand is focused on high-end autographs or Topps/Panini Prizm cards rather than gaming cards
Investment Potential
Low; common gaming inserts generally do not appreciate significantly in price
Similar Cards
Adrenalyn XL Legend cards of Alan Shearer, Steven Gerrard, or Frank Lampard
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader is sufficient for this item
Interesting Facts
The 'Remember the Name' quote refers to Clive Tyldesley's iconic commentary during Rooney's 2002 debut goal against Arsenal