Mehdi Taremi
Forward (Striker) · FC Porto
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League Heritage #Not visible (Estimated 486-495 based on Heritage subset)
Year & Era
2023-2024 Modern Gaming Era
Card Type
Heritage Insert / Foil Game Card
Grade
4.0 (Very Good) - Significant damage observed on right edge and top corner
Rarity
Common Insert; these are high-volume production cards used for the Match Attax trading card game.
Overall Assessment
This is a mass-produced gaming card in poor physical condition. While it holds sentimental value for fans of Mehdi Taremi or FC Porto, its market value is negligible due to the visible structural damage.
Condition Grade
4.0 (Very Good) - Significant damage observed on right edge and top corner
Centering Assessment
Front: Approx 60/40 Left-Right; appears relatively stable for a mass-produced game card.
Surface Condition
Poor to Fair; Significant light flare obscures central details, visible scratches and scuffing on the foil layer.
Corner Condition
Poor; Top right corner (front view) shows severe impact damage/peeling/delamination.
Edge Condition
Poor; Heavy chipping and silvering along the right border; lower edge shows wear from gameplay handling.
Print Quality
Standard for game cards; features a metallic foil finish that is prone to scratching and edge chipping.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than most 'pack-fresh' examples due to the edge peeling and corner damage.
Authentication Tips
Authentic Topps Match Attax cards feature specific foil stamping patterns and card stock thickness; counterfeits are rare for low-value game cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading; the cost of grading far exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
The severe damage on the upper right corner suggests heavy play or improper storage.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in Topps Match Attax booster packs, multipacks, or starter sets for the 2023/24 Champions League season.
Historical Context
Mehdi Taremi is one of Iran's greatest strikers and a legendary figure for FC Porto, known for his clinical finishing and Champions League performances.
Market Trends
Stable for common game cards; Mehdi Taremi's transfer to Inter Milan may spark minor regional interest in his Porto-era cards.
Investment Potential
Minimal; primarily a collectible for fans of the player or the Match Attax game system.
Similar Cards
2023 Topps Chrome UEFA Mehdi Taremi, Panini Donruss Mehdi Taremi, other Match Attax Heritage inserts.
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further corner delamination.
Interesting Facts
The 'Heritage' design is a throwback style intended to mimic vintage Topps football (soccer) card designs from the 1970s and 80s.