Zinedine Zidane
Attacking Midfielder (Association Football/Soccer) · Real Madrid
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League #LE6M / Artists of the Game (subset)
Year & Era
2016-17 Modern Era
Card Type
Limited Edition Insert
Grade
6-7 (EX-MT) estimated - due to visible surface scratches and corner wear
Rarity
Limited Edition - specific to certain starter packs or promotional tins, moderately common in the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A classic collectible for a Zidane fan or Real Madrid supporter; high eye-appeal but limited financial upside due to condition issues.
Condition Grade
6-7 (EX-MT) estimated - due to visible surface scratches and corner wear
Centering Assessment
Front appears approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom; Left-Right visual centering is intended to be artistic but favors the right.
Surface Condition
Good to Very Good; visible light scratching and 'scuffing' on the gloss, common for foil-based card gaming sets.
Corner Condition
Subject to soft corners; bottom left shows minor whitening/rounding.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping along the upper edge; foil edges are prone to 'silvering' or light wear.
Print Quality
High-gloss foil finish with gold ink accents; typical mass-production quality for a trading card game (TCG).
Estimated Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD (Raw condition)
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower-than-average condition compared to mint pulls; many Match Attax cards suffer from surface wear due to being played with.
Authentication Tips
Check for the authentic Topps logo in the bottom corner and the specific holographic foil thickness; fakes often have 'dull' images.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal sentimental value, as the cost exceeds the market value.
Red Flags
Surface scratches are prominent; the card appears to be stored in a page sleeve without a penny sleeve first.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed through 2016-17 Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League products.
Historical Context
Features Zidane as a 'Legend' of Real Madrid; celebrates his artistry as one of the greatest midfielders in football history.
Market Trends
Stable; Zidane is a 'blue-chip' icon of the sport, maintaining consistent demand among European football collectors.
Investment Potential
Low; as a TCG insert, it lacks the scarcity of numbered parallels or chrome refractors.
Similar Cards
2016-17 Match Attax Cristiano Ronaldo Limited Edition, Panini Prizm Zidane inserts.
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a PVC-free penny sleeve and then a top loader to prevent further surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
The 'Artists of the Game' subset is highly popular in the UK and European markets because of the unique gold diagonal design.