Thomas Müller
Forward / Attacking Midfielder / Second Striker (Raumdeuter) · FC Bayern Munich / Germany National Team
Topps Match Attax UEFA Champions League 2022/23 #MV 9
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era (Match Attax Era)
Card Type
Mega Value Insert / Trading Card Game (TCG) Card
Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent (EX) 5-6 range
Rarity
Common Insert; Widely available in retail packs and starter kits.
Overall Assessment
A nice collectable for a Thomas Müller or Bayern fan, but carries minimal monetary value in the hobby compared to Chrome or numbered parallels.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Excellent (EX) 5-6 range
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom, 50/50 Left-Right; reasonably centered for this product type.
Surface Condition
Good with minor surface scratches visible in the gloss; potential for slight indentations common in TCG cards.
Corner Condition
Softening visible on bottom right and top left corners; minor whitening on edges.
Edge Condition
Roughness observed on the top edge; bottom edge shows minor chipping/play wear.
Print Quality
Standard Topps Match Attax production; matte finish on player with foil/gloss highlights; colors are vibrant.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD (Raw); Grading not recommended due to low market value for non-limited TCG inserts.
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard factory copy; shows slightly more play wear than a pack-fresh MINT pull.
Authentication Tips
Look for the UEFA hologram on the reverse; check for standard card stock thickness (20pt); verify the Topps logo crispness.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; low-value cards are rarely counterfeited to a sophisticated degree.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via Match Attax booster packs, multipacks, and starter sets globally for the 22/23 season.
Historical Context
Thomas Müller is a legendary figure at Bayern Munich, known for his unique 'Raumdeuter' style; this card commemorates his high 'Mega Value' in the TCG gameplay.
Market Trends
Stable/Low; Match Attax cards typically lose value once the next season's set is released, unless highly rare (1/1 or Gold Limited Edition).
Investment Potential
Low; this is a gameplay/collector card for kids and fans rather than a financial investment piece.
Similar Cards
2022 Topps Chrome Thomas Müller, 2022 Panini Prizm World Cup Müller, other Match Attax Mega Value inserts like Lewandowski or Haaland.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the red/black ink.
Interesting Facts
The 'Mega Value' subset highlights players with high game stats relative to their transfer value in the Match Attax game mechanics.