Kieran Trippier
Defender (Right-Back) · Tottenham Hotspur
Topps Match Attax Premier League #434
Year & Era
2018-19 - Modern Trading Card Era
Card Type
Man of the Match (Foil/Glitter Insert)
Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6-7)
Rarity
Common Insert; Man of the Match cards were seeded at high rates (typically 1 per few packs) and have large population counts.
Overall Assessment
A classic example of late 2010s football TCG design. While visually striking due to the glitter foil, it is a common retail insert with high supply and limited professional grading upside.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent to Near Mint (EX-MT 6-7)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 favoring the left. The thick silver borders on Match Attax cards are prone to noticeable shifts.
Surface Condition
Visible light surface scratching and minor scuffing on the delicate foil overlay; typical for cards stored in binder sleeves without penny sleeves.
Corner Condition
Lower right corner shows a soft ding; upper corners appear relatively sharp but show minor white chipping common to glitter-foil stock.
Edge Condition
Moderate silvering/chipping along the bottom edge; right vertical edge shows some light roughness.
Print Quality
Standard for mass-produced game cards; features the signature 'sandpaper' texture and glitter effect typical of Topps Match Attax inserts.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard example; most surviving copies from this era in binders show similar surface 'sliding' scratches.
Authentication Tips
Check for the official Premier League hologram logo on the reverse and the specific tactile 'rough' texture of the glitter foil on the front.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of authentication and grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; the card is an authentic mass-market trading card game (TCG) item.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail foil packs and starter kits in the UK and international markets for the 2018/19 season.
Historical Context
From Trippier's final season at Tottenham before his move to Atlético Madrid, following his standout performance in the 2018 World Cup.
Market Trends
Stable/Low. While Trippier is a highly respected England international, game-based cards like Match Attax rarely appreciate unless they are high-end parallels or rare '100 Club' inserts.
Investment Potential
Low Long-term; primarily a card for team set builders or player fans rather than financial investors.
Similar Cards
2018 Topps Match Attax Harry Kane, Mo Salah Man of the Match inserts, or Trippier's Panini Prizm World Cup cards.
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve before inserting into a top loader to prevent further surface scratches to the foil.
Interesting Facts
Match Attax is a Trading Card Game (TCG) where the 'Value' and 'Defence/Attack' stats on the card are used for gameplay rather than just collecting.