Kylian Mbappé
Forward / Striker · France National Team
Panini Adrenalyn XL FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 #6
Year & Era
2022-23 Modern Era
Card Type
Golden Baller (Insert/Special)
Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Rarity
Common chase insert; widely produced for the Adrenalyn XL gaming set.
Overall Assessment
A heavily damaged copy of a popular gaming insert; worth very little financially due to condition issues but holds sentimental value for fans of the French star.
Condition Grade
2 (Good) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears factory standard, roughly 50/50, but irrelevant given physical damage.
Surface Condition
Poor; extensive scratching, scuffing, and loss of foil layer throughout the center image and bottom edges.
Corner Condition
Poor; significant rounding, fraying, and delamination on all four corners, particularly bottom right.
Edge Condition
Poor; heavy chipping and silvering visible along the bottom and right-hand edges where the foil has peeled.
Print Quality
Standard for a mass-produced gaming card; high-gloss foil with bright color saturation.
Estimated Value
$1 - $3 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than average market examples which are usually kept in 'Near Mint' for gameplay.
Authentication Tips
Check for the official Panini Adrenalyn XL branding and the specific texture of the foil coating.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the card's heavy damage would result in a very low grade, costing more than the card is worth.
Red Flags
Extensive surface wear and corner delamination indicating significant handling without protection.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail foil packs for the 2022 World Cup trading card game.
Historical Context
Released to coincide with Mbappé's iconic 2022 World Cup performance where he won the Golden Boot.
Market Trends
Mbappé remains a top-tier collectible, but the market for gaming cards (Adrenalyn XL) is soft compared to premium hobby sets like Prizm or Select.
Investment Potential
None in this condition; purely a 'filler' copy for a child or casual collector.
Similar Cards
Lionel Messi Golden Baller, Cristiano Ronaldo Golden Baller (2022 Adrenalyn XL set).
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further foil peeling.
Interesting Facts
The '100/100/100' stats denote it as a maximum-power card within the Adrenalyn XL trading card game mechanics.