Neymar Jr
Forward / Winger · FC Barcelona
Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax #Not clearly visible, part of the Magic Memories insert subset
Year & Era
2017/2018 — Modern Era (Soccer/Football)
Card Type
Insert — Magic Memories
Grade
Raw — Appears Poor to Fair due to severe border/trim irregularities and heavy edge wear
Rarity
Common insert card from retail/hobby starter packs, high population but heavily impacted by condition.
Overall Assessment
A fun piece for a Neymar player collector due to the iconic moment it depicts, but structurally compromised by severe factory miscutting and poor condition, rendering it virtually valueless on the open market.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Poor to Fair due to severe border/trim irregularities and heavy edge wear
Centering Assessment
Extremely poor centering with a massive white border on the left and bottom sides, indicating severe miscut during manufacturing.
Surface Condition
Moderate surface wear with possible scuffing and handling marks visible under direct light.
Corner Condition
Rounded and worn corners, heavily impacted by poor initial cut and subsequent handling.
Edge Condition
Rough, uneven edges with visible fraying and chipping along the sides, consistent with a severely miscut factory sheet.
Print Quality
Very poor print quality evidenced by the dramatic miscut framing with excessive white borders.
Estimated Value
Less than $1 USD (primarily a novelty/filler item due to severe condition and miscut issues)
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly below average compared to well-centered factory copies due to the extreme miscut error.
Authentication Tips
Check for authentic Topps and UEFA holograms, standard cardstock thickness, and correct font styling on the reverse.
Grading Recommendation
Not worth grading. The grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card, and the severe miscut would result in a very low numerical grade.
Red Flags
Severe factory miscut makes it look altered, but it is likely just a poor quality control specimen from mass-market production.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from retail or hobby starter packs/tins distributed by Topps for the UEFA Champions League collection.
Historical Context
Commemorates Neymar's legendary performance during Barcelona's historic 'La Remontada' victory over PSG in the Champions League.
Market Trends
Stable at near-zero value for damaged or severely miscut common inserts of major soccer stars.
Investment Potential
Poor. Purely a sentimental or player-PC filler piece with no meaningful financial upside.
Similar Cards
Other Neymar inserts from Topps Match Attax sets of the mid-2010s era.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient given the low monetary value.
Interesting Facts
The Match Attax game format is immensely popular across Europe and Asia, bridging the gap between traditional collecting and trading card games.