Kevin De Bruyne
Attacking Midfielder (Association Football/Soccer). Note: This is an association football card, not American football. · Manchester City
Topps Match Attax Champions League #CL2
Year & Era
2020-21 — Modern Era
Card Type
100 Club Insert (Chase Card)
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (7-8) due to visible surface scratches on the foil and binder wear.
Rarity
Chase Insert. While not limited-numbered, '100 Club' cards are significantly harder to pull than base cards, usually found at a rate of 1 per several dozen packs.
Overall Assessment
A classic chase card for a world-class midfielder. It is a highly desirable 'binder hit' for younger collectors but lacks the rarity for high-end investment portfolios.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (7-8) due to visible surface scratches on the foil and binder wear.
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears slightly heavy to the right (approx 60/40); top-to-bottom looks relatively balanced.
Surface Condition
Near Mint. High-gloss foil cards of this era are prone to micro-scratching. Visible surface wear/smudges from being stored in a non-sleeved binder page.
Corner Condition
The bottom left and bottom right corners show minor whitening and softening typical of Match Attax card stock, which is thinner than premium hobby cards.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping along the right edge foil; edges show typical factory roughness for a mass-produced game card.
Print Quality
High-vibrance foil printing with rainbow refractive effects. The alignment of the '100 Club' texture and foil stamping is consistent with Topps production standards.
Estimated Value
$10 - $25 USD. Note: Match Attax is a Trading Card Game (TCG) rather than a premium hobby product, and values for non-autographed inserts are generally lower.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows slightly more surface wear and corner softening than top-tier 'pack fresh' specimens seen in high-grade slabs.
Authentication Tips
Observe the texture of the foil and the 'Topps' logo at the bottom left. Counterfeits often lack the distinct refractive depth of the authentic Match Attax foil.
Grading Recommendation
Generally not recommended for grading. The cost of authentication and grading (PSA/BGS) often exceeds the market value of the card unless it is a Gem Mint 10.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the wear patterns are consistent with authentic shelf-worn Match Attax cards.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in retail wax packs and starter sets for the Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League collection.
Historical Context
Part of the 2020-21 set produced during Manchester City's dominant era in the Premier League. The '100 Club' signifies a player with a 'perfect' 100 stat in the game's mechanics.
Market Trends
Stable. De Bruyne is a modern legend, and while his base cards are common, his '100 Club' inserts retain niche demand among set builders and Man City fans.
Investment Potential
Low to Moderate. While it features a Hall of Fame-caliber player, the high print volume of TCG cards limits long-term price appreciation compared to limited hobby parallels.
Similar Cards
2020 Topps Match Attax Lionel Messi 100 Club, Robert Lewandowski 100 Club, and Kevin De Bruyne Panini Prizm cards.
Display & Preservation
Move from the binder page into a PVC-free penny sleeve and a rigid top-loader to prevent further foil scratching and corner bending.
Interesting Facts
The 100 Club is one of the longest-running and most iconic subsets in Match Attax history, dating back to the late 2000s.