Matt Doherty
Defender · Wolverhampton Wanderers
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League / Europa League #Not clearly visible, subset CLUB LEGEND
Year & Era
2019-2020 — Modern Soccer Era
Card Type
Insert / Parallel - Gold Foil / Sparkle Finish
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common insert within retail Match Attax products, high print run relative to traditional hobby cards.
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing gold sparkle insert featuring Matt Doherty in his Wolves kit. While of modest financial value, it is a fun collectible for supporters of the club and fans of European football inserts.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: roughly 50/50 Left-Right and Top-Bottom. Back: not visible in image.
Surface Condition
Near Mint to Mint. Highly reflective gold sparkle foil finish shows standard factory machine pressing without visible major scratches.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no apparent bending, whitening, or blunting visible through the protective sleeve.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping or rough cuts.
Print Quality
High-quality foil texturing, good color saturation on the player action photo, standard clean borders for the set.
Estimated Value
$2 - $5 USD for raw condition. Lower tier value as Match Attax are mass-market game cards rather than premium collector cards.
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a sparkle foil insert from this specific Match Attax release, matching standard factory production quality.
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic Topps holographic branding on the back and correct card stock thickness. Counterfeiting is rare for low-value game cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) as grading fees would significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard retail foil packets or starter packs distributed across Europe and online hobby retailers.
Historical Context
Matt Doherty was a key defensive player during Wolverhampton Wanderers' successful run in the UEFA Europa League.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining, typical of non-rookies and non-numbered inserts from mass-market gaming card sets.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; best suited for team collectors or fans of Matt Doherty.
Similar Cards
Other Wolverhampton Wanderers player cards from the same Topps Match Attax UEFA release.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve followed by a top loader is more than sufficient for preservation given its current market value.
Interesting Facts
Match Attax is one of the longest-running and most popular trading card game franchises produced under UEFA license.