Kaká (Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite)
Attacking Midfielder / Playmaker · AC Milan (also played for Real Madrid, São Paulo, Orlando City)
Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax #Trophy Triumph Insert
Year & Era
2013/2014 Season — Modern Soccer Era
Card Type
Insert Parallel / Foil Card
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-NM)
Rarity
Common insert from the Topps Match Attax trading card game, printed in large quantities across Europe.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and visually appealing foil insert featuring a legendary Ballon d'Or winner, ideal for player collectors and soccer set builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-NM)
Centering Assessment
Front centering is slightly heavy to the right and bottom, typical of European trading card game inserts of this era.
Surface Condition
Reflective foil surface shows minor light scuffing and micro-scratching under direct light, common for binder-stored foil cards.
Corner Condition
Corners are generally sharp with minor softening at the bottom right tip due to binder storage.
Edge Condition
Edges are clean with slight silver foil chipping along the top edge.
Print Quality
High-gloss foil finish with standard Topps Champions League branding and vibrant blue color saturation.
Estimated Value
$5 - $15 USD for raw condition depending on marketplace demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a binder-kept Match Attax insert, matching the condition profile of most surviving copies from this set.
Authentication Tips
Look for official Topps copyright, correct UEFA holograms or back text, and standard Match Attax card stock thickness.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS) as the grading fees would exceed the raw market value of a gaming insert card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard authentic gaming card.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax booster packs or starter packs sold across Europe during the 2013/2014 football season.
Historical Context
Kaká is one of the greatest attacking midfielders of his generation, winning the Ballon d'Or in 2007 and leading AC Milan to Champions League glory.
Market Trends
Stable collector demand driven by Kaká nostalgia and AC Milan player collectors, though Match Attax values remain modest compared to premium hobby card sets.
Investment Potential
Low-to-moderate investment potential as a collectible gaming insert, best held for personal collection rather than financial appreciation.
Similar Cards
Other Kaká Topps Match Attax inserts, Panini Adrenalyn XL cards, and modern AC Milan parallel cards.
Display & Preservation
Best preserved in a penny sleeve and top loader or kept safely in an archival-grade trading card binder.
Interesting Facts
Kaká was the last player other than Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo to win the Ballon d'Or before their decade-long dominance.