Gylfi Sigurdsson
Midfielder (Note: This is an association football / soccer card, featuring a star midfielder known for his playmaking and set-piece abilities; association football trading cards share parallel hobby dynamics with American football cards) · Iceland National Team / Everton / Tottenham Hotspur
Panini Adrenalyn XL FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 #Not clearly visible, marked as Limited Edition insert
Year & Era
2018 - Modern Era (FIFA World Cup Russia 2018)
Card Type
Limited Edition Foil Insert / Parallel
Grade
Raw - Estimated Near Mint (PSA 7-8 range based on visible handling and edge wear)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon insert; part of a widely distributed Panini collection game rather than a serial-numbered high-end hobby parallel
Overall Assessment
An appealing collectible for fans of Gylfi Sigurdsson or the Iceland national team, representing a fun piece of modern soccer card history with moderate condition quirks
Condition Grade
Raw - Estimated Near Mint (PSA 7-8 range based on visible handling and edge wear)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy to the right and bottom, within acceptable tolerances for mass-market game cards
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean foil finish with typical light scratching visible under direct lighting due to handling
Corner Condition
Good overall sharpness, slight softening noted on top-right and bottom corners consistent with insertion into starter packs or tins
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minor chipping typical of foil-coated game cards of this release
Print Quality
Standard for Panini Adrenalyn XL products, featuring diagonal foil refraction lines and bright color saturation
Estimated Value
$2 to $10 USD raw, as mass-market trading card game inserts carry modest secondary market values
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the set; centering and surface wear match average copies pulled from retail tins or starter packs
Authentication Tips
Check for correct back typography, official FIFA holograms, and authentic card stock weight consistent with Panini game products
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) due to grading costs exceeding the raw and graded market value of this card type
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard mass-market insert with normal wear
Provenance Notes
Sourced from Panini Adrenalyn XL FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 starter packs, booster packets, or collection tins
Historical Context
Commemorates Iceland's historic qualification and participation in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, a landmark achievement for Icelandic football
Market Trends
Stable to niche market; primarily collected by team collectors, player super-collectors, and World Cup set builders
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for financial gain; best suited for personal collections, national team set builders, or fan nostalgia
Similar Cards
Other 2018 Panini Adrenalyn XL World Cup Limited Editions, Panini Prizm World Cup parallels
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top-loader, kept away from direct sunlight to prevent foil fading
Interesting Facts
Gylfi Sigurdsson was the talismanic creator for Iceland during their famous Euro 2016 and 2018 World Cup campaigns