Rodri (Rodrigo Hernandez Cascante)
Defensive Midfielder · Manchester City
Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax / Topps #Not clearly visible on front (Insert subset)
Year & Era
2023-2024 — Modern Soccer Card Era
Card Type
Insert Parallel / Special Edition (Man of the Match Signature Style)
Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Uncommon insert card from a mass-market retail and hobby collection game set.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking holographic insert featuring one of the elite midfielders in modern soccer, ideal for player collectors and fans of the UEFA Champions League Match Attax game.
Condition Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with acceptable borders for a Match Attax foil insert.
Surface Condition
Shiny reflective foil surface with no visible major scratches, protected inside a binder pocket.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners typical of unplayed modern game cards stored in pocket pages.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no obvious chipping or whitening visible.
Print Quality
High gloss holographic foil finish typical of Topps Match Attax inserts with sharp text and clean holographic signature stamp.
Estimated Value
$5 to $15 USD raw depending on specific parallel version
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard inserts pulled from retail multipacks or starter tins of Topps Champions League Match Attax.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Topps branding on the back, correct holographic foil texture, and proper font weight.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional third-party grading (PSA/BGS) as the grading cost would exceed the raw market value of a gaming insert card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern soccer game card stored in a collector binder.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax trading card game products distributed widely across Europe and online.
Historical Context
Rodri is widely recognized as one of the best defensive midfielders in world football, crucial to Manchester City's historic treble and Spain's Euro 2024 victory.
Market Trends
Stable demand driven by Rodri's Ballon d'Or win and central role in Manchester City's success, though gaming cards hold lower monetary value compared to traditional premium hobby cards.
Investment Potential
Low to moderate financial investment potential due to high print runs of gaming cards, but great for personal collections and player super-collectors.
Similar Cards
Other Rodri inserts from Topps Match Attax, Panini Adrenalyn XL, and Topps Chrome UEFA Champions League sets.
Display & Preservation
Best kept in archival-safe binder pages or penny sleeves inside top loaders if removed from the binder to prevent surface scratching on the foil.
Interesting Facts
Match Attax cards are designed primarily as an interactive trading card game rather than traditional pure collecting cards, making inserts featuring facsimile or foil signatures very popular among young fans.