Cristiano Ronaldo
Forward / Winger · Real Madrid
Topps UEFA Champions League Match Attax SquadZone #SZ7
Year & Era
2017-18 — Modern Era (Early Chrome Successor)
Card Type
SquadZone Subset Insert / Glitter Foil
Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print run retail insert.
Overall Assessment
A damaged/altered retail insert of a legendary player. Useful as a decorative item or for a young fan, but holds no value for serious collectors or investors.
Condition Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Left-Right; top-down centering is compromised by the physical alteration (punch hole).
Surface Condition
Fair/Good; significant scratching visible across the glitter foil and a large circular punch hole through the top.
Corner Condition
Rounded; bottom corners show softening and white chipping. Top corners are completely altered by the custom die-cut/punch.
Edge Condition
Poor; the top edge has been modified into a dome shape with a hole, and there is significant whitening along the bottom red border.
Print Quality
Average; standard glitter foil application with typical 2017 Topps Match Attax saturation.
Estimated Value
$1 - $5 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly below average due to the punch hole and structural modifications (trimmed top).
Authentication Tips
Authentic card, but heavily modified. Genuine Match Attax cards have a distinct cardboard feel compared to the plastic-like Chrome sets.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the punch hole and custom trimming make the card numerically ungradable (Altered/Authentic only).
Red Flags
The card has been physically altered (punched and trimmed) for use as a tag or ornament, which destroys hobby value.
Provenance Notes
Produced by Topps for the European 'Match Attax' trading card game market, typically found in retail packs.
Historical Context
From the 2017-18 season, the year Ronaldo won his 5th Champions League title with Real Madrid.
Market Trends
General Ronaldo market is strong, but collectors strictly demand 'Pack Fresh' condition for modern cards.
Investment Potential
None; the physical damage and alteration remove any future appreciation potential.
Similar Cards
Lionel Messi SZ1, Neymar Jr SZ10, and other 2017 Match Attax SquadZone inserts.
Display & Preservation
Due to the hole, it can be hung as a display piece, but value preservation is no longer a factor for this specific copy.
Interesting Facts
The 'facsimile' signature (printed on) is often mistaken by new collectors for a real hand-signed autograph.