Cristian Romero
Center-Back · Argentina / Tottenham Hotspur
Panini Adrenalyn XL FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 #343
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Soccer Card Era
Card Type
Titan Insert / Special Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Uncommon insert; printed in high volume for the mass-market game collection but features a distinct Titan subset rarity.
Overall Assessment
A fun, visually appealing Titan insert of World Cup champion Cristian Romero, ideal for player collectors and soccer set builders rather than high-end investors.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom; Back: Not fully visible but appears acceptable.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard glossy finish with light refractor-like sheen typical of Adrenalyn XL inserts.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no notable dinging or fraying.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cut, no chipping observed.
Print Quality
Standard Panini Adrenalyn XL foil print quality with good color saturation and distinct player cutout styling.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD - 3.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard pulls from the 2022 World Cup Adrenalyn XL collection with typical centering and factory gloss.
Authentication Tips
Check for official FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 holograms and authentic Panini back text, noting standard game card stock thickness.
Grading Recommendation
Raw display card; professional grading is not recommended due to low market value relative to grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard mass-market game card.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from retail or hobby starter packs, tins, or booster packets distributed for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Historical Context
Commemorates Cristian Romero's participation and victory with Argentina in the historic 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining mass-market value, typical of non-autographed, non-numbered soccer gaming inserts.
Investment Potential
Low monetary investment potential; primarily valued for personal collection, player PC, or World Cup thematic sets.
Similar Cards
Other 2022 Panini Adrenalyn XL Argentina inserts, Lionel Messi base and special cards from the same set.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader, or a protective pocket page binder designed for trading card games.
Interesting Facts
The Adrenalyn XL series functions as both a collectible card game and a traditional trading card set popular among international soccer fans.