Lionel Messi
Forward / Winger · Argentina National Team
Panini FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Stickers #Not visible (Extra Sticker)
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era (World Cup Era)
Card Type
Extra Sticker — Base (Bronze/Brown)
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (7-8 range)
Rarity
Common to Uncommon; these "Extra Stickers" were inserts in 2022 World Cup packs.
Overall Assessment
A nice collectable for a Messi fan, but the centering issues preclude it from being a high-grade investment piece.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint (7-8 range)
Centering Assessment
Front: Poor; significantly shifted right (approx 70/30) and slightly down.
Surface Condition
Appears clean with no visible scratches, but shows minor fingerprint marks and typical sticker gloss.
Corner Condition
Top right and bottom right corners show minor wear/softening; bottom left is relatively sharp.
Edge Condition
Generally straight but exhibits minor chipping on the right edge due to factory cutting.
Print Quality
Standard Panini sticker quality; decent color saturation but notorious for centering issues.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is significantly below average compared to many PSA 9/10 examples found in the hobby.
Authentication Tips
Verify backing paper for Panini branding/watermarks and check the weight/thickness of the sticker stock.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading due to poor centering and low market value relative to fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; the centering shift is a common production flaw for this specific run.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in retail and hobby packs of the 2022 Panini World Cup sticker collection.
Historical Context
Commemorates Messi's career-defining 2022 World Cup victory in Qatar.
Market Trends
Values for 2022 Messi items spiked after the World Cup win but have since stabilized or slightly dipped.
Investment Potential
Low; as a base version of an extra sticker with poor centering, long-term growth is limited.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Messi, 2022 Topps Chrome Messi, Panini Qatar base stickers.
Display & Preservation
Keep in a non-PVC penny sleeve and top loader; do not peel the backing if intended for collection/resale.
Interesting Facts
The 'Extra Sticker' set was a new addition for 2022, featuring 20 players in different color variations (base, bronze, silver, gold).