Olivier Giroud
Striker (Forward) · AC Milan
Topps UEFA Champions League Black Edge Edition #Not visible on front
Year & Era
2022-23 Modern Era
Card Type
Insert - Black Edge Edition
Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated due to severe surface damage
Rarity
Common relative to the set; Black Edge is a standard insert set with higher frequency than parallels.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking card of a world-class striker, heavily marred by surface condition issues that negate its market value for high-end collectors.
Condition Grade
4-5 (VG-EX) estimated due to severe surface damage
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-to-bottom; Left-to-right appears relatively balanced.
Surface Condition
Poor/damaged; large visible scuffs, scratches, or adhesive residue across the center torso and right-side background.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows visible white chipping; top edges appear slightly softened through the plastic sleeve.
Edge Condition
Fair; black borders are notoriously difficult for chipping, and white 'white-ing' is visible on the bottom edge.
Print Quality
High-gloss finish with gold foil stamping; however, the dark borders make production flaws highly visible.
Estimated Value
$2 - $10 USD (Significant discount due to surface damage)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is in significantly worse condition than standard 'Pack Fresh' examples due to the heavy surface abrasions.
Authentication Tips
Verify gold foil reactive to light; check for authentic UEFA hologram on reverse; standard card stock thickness.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the surface damage would result in a low technical grade, making the cost higher than the card's value.
Red Flags
The surface marks are the primary concern; it is unclear if this is on the card itself or a damaged sleeve, but it appears to be on the card surface.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via Topps UEFA Champions League hobby and retail products; a staple of European soccer collecting.
Historical Context
Features Giroud during his successful stint at AC Milan where he helped lead them back to Italian prominence.
Market Trends
Giroud cards remain steady as a cult favorite and legendary goalscorer; interest peaks during international tournaments and Champions League runs.
Investment Potential
Low; as a damaged base-level insert, this is a 'personal collection' piece rather than an investment asset.
Similar Cards
Zlatan Ibrahimovic Black Edge, Rafael Leao Topps Chrome, Olivier Giroud Panini Prizm World Cup.
Display & Preservation
Should be moved to a clean penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
Giroud is France's all-time leading goalscorer; the Black Edge set is known for its sleek design but extreme difficulty in maintaining mint edges.