Luís Figo
Winger / Midfielder. Figo was one of the most prolific creative forces of his generation, known for his dribbling and crossing. Positionally, his cards are highly collectible as part of the 'Galácticos' era of football history. · Real Madrid. Figo is also famously associated with FC Barcelona, Sporting CP, and Inter Milan, but this card features him during his iconic stint in Madrid.
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League Legend. Match Attax has a reputation as a high-volume trading card game (TCG) but includes high-demand 'Legend' and '101' inserts that carry significant value. #LEG 6 (as indicated near the team crest). This is part of the 'Club Legend' subset and is considered a '101' power play card.
Year & Era
2013-14 — Modern Era / Match Attax. This era saw the massive expansion of Topps Match Attax as a dominant global trading card game for football (soccer).
Card Type
Insert — 'Club Legend' 101 Unbeatable. This is a top-tier game-play card designed with the highest stats in the Match Attax system, making it much more desirable than base cards.
Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (Estimated Grade: 2-3). The card shows extreme wear including severe corner fraying, edge chipping, and surface peeling.
Rarity
Uncommon Insert. While not as rare as modern numbered parallels, the '101' cards were the hardest pulls in retail packets during the 2013-14 season.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic and high-stat insert of a footballing icon. While its condition makes it unsuitable for high-end investment, it remains a charming piece of footballing history for a player collector.
Condition Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (Estimated Grade: 2-3). The card shows extreme wear including severe corner fraying, edge chipping, and surface peeling.
Centering Assessment
Front: 45/55 Left-Right. Centering is acceptable for the era, but the physical damage to the edges makes precise measurement difficult.
Surface Condition
Poor. There is visible peeling on the bottom left corner, scratches across the gold foil, and significant dulling of the gloss.
Corner Condition
Poor. All four corners show heavy wear, rounding, and separation of the card layers (delamination), especially the bottom left and top right.
Edge Condition
Poor. The edges show significant 'whitening' and chipping throughout, particularly along the left-hand vertical edge.
Print Quality
Average. The gold foil and '101' graphics are sharp, though the printing technology of Match Attax is generally lower fidelity than premium 'Chrome' products.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD. In Mint condition, these '101' legends can fetch higher prices, but the severe damage to this copy reduces it to nominal filler value.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is significantly below average condition. Most 'Club Legend' subsets are kept in at least 'Excellent' condition; this copy appears to have been used heavily in actual gameplay.
Authentication Tips
Authentic Match Attax cards have a specific card stock thickness and a distinct 'holographic' sheen on the foil. Check for the Topps logo and UEFA Champions League hologram on the back.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card in this heavily damaged condition.
Red Flags
No signs of forgery, but the heavy damage (peeling) indicates it was likely stored without protection or used in a game without sleeves.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail 'blind bags' (flow-wrappers) for the 2013/14 UEFA Champions League season. No specific provenance is needed for this tier of card.
Historical Context
Luís Figo was the 2000 Ballon d'Or winner and a key member of Real Madrid’s first 'Galácticos' era. This card celebrates his status as an 'Unbeatable' legend of the UCL.
Market Trends
Match Attax 'Legends' of retired icons (Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo) are currently stable. There is a nostalgic 'buy-back' trend among collectors who grew up with this set.
Investment Potential
Low. Because condition is the primary driver of value for modern TCG inserts, this copy is unlikely to appreciate significantly.
Similar Cards
2013-14 Match Attax Zinedine Zidane Legend, Cristiano Ronaldo 101, or Lionel Messi 101 from the same season.
Display & Preservation
Despite the damage, place in a penny sleeve and a top-loader to prevent further delamination of the corners.
Interesting Facts
The '101' rating was the highest possible stat in the game, making this card a 'holy grail' for young players who used the cards for the actual strategic game.