Rasmus Elm
Midfielder · Sweden National Team / Kalmar FF / AZ Alkmaar / CSKA Moscow
Panini UEFA Euro 2012 Official Trading Card Game #Not clearly visible
Year & Era
2012 - Modern Era
Card Type
Base Player Card / Tournament Set
Grade
Raw - Poor to Fair (heavy damage)
Rarity
Common base card from a mass-produced tournament set with very low individual market rarity.
Overall Assessment
A heavily circulated, damaged base card of Rasmus Elm from the 2012 Euro tournament. Ideal only for personal player collection fillers or nostalgic fans, holding virtually no monetary investment value.
Condition Grade
Raw - Poor to Fair (heavy damage)
Centering Assessment
Front and back centering appear moderately shifted to the left and bottom-heavy.
Surface Condition
Poor condition with visible scuffs, creases, and surface wear.
Corner Condition
All four corners show significant rounding, fraying, and wear.
Edge Condition
Edges show noticeable chipping, denting, and roughness along the borders.
Print Quality
Standard commercial printing quality for a Panini mass-market tournament trading card game set.
Estimated Value
$0.50 to $2.00 (primarily valued as a bulk/nostalgia piece due to condition)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in well-below-average condition compared to surviving examples due to heavy handling, rounding on corners, and edge wear.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct official Panini and UEFA Euro 2012 licensing logos, authentic card stock thickness, and proper glossy coating on the front.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The grading fees would significantly exceed the total market value of the card in any condition.
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, but heavy physical damage and creasing severely degrade its integrity.
Provenance Notes
Sourced typically from retail foil packs or starter decks released around the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament in Poland and Ukraine.
Historical Context
Rasmus Elm represented Sweden during the UEFA Euro 2012 tournament. The set captures European international football during the early 2010s.
Market Trends
Stable to negligible market activity. Mostly traded as part of player-specific collections or Euro tournament nostalgia lots.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; purely a sentimental or team-collector item with minimal financial upside.
Similar Cards
Other player cards from the Panini UEFA Euro 2012 collection, match-attax style tournament game cards.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent any further structural deterioration, away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
The card features gaming statistics at the bottom, characteristic of Panini's trading card game formats used during major international tournaments.