Ogenyi Onazi
Midfielder · Nigeria National Football Team
Panini FIFA World Cup Russia 2018 #239
Year & Era
2018 — Modern Era (World Cup Sticker/Card Series)
Card Type
Base Sticker / Trading Card
Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (heavy corner wear and top edge damage)
Rarity
Common base sticker with a high print run produced for mass market distribution
Overall Assessment
A heavily worn base World Cup sticker best suited for casual set builders or dedicated Nigeria national team player collectors rather than investors
Condition Grade
Raw — Poor to Fair (heavy corner wear and top edge damage)
Centering Assessment
Front: Slightly off-center top-to-bottom and left-to-right
Surface Condition
Moderate surface wear with visible scuffing and handling marks
Corner Condition
Significant rounding and softening on multiple corners, particularly the top right and top left
Edge Condition
Noticeable chipping and wear along the top edge
Print Quality
Standard Panini mass-market production quality for 2018 tournament releases with standard cardstock
Estimated Value
Less than $1.00 USD (primarily of nominal value for player or set completion collectors)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy shows significantly more wear, edge chipping, and corner softening than typical collector-grade raw copies
Authentication Tips
Verify standard Panini back printing and licensed FIFA holograms or logos characteristic of 2018 tournament products
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw value and heavy edge/corner wear
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, but heavy physical damage and edge wear are readily apparent
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed through retail packs, booster boxes, or collection albums associated with the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia
Historical Context
Issued for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, capturing the Nigerian national team squad during the tournament held in Russia
Market Trends
Stable to negligible market demand; common World Cup stickers generally trade for pennies unless featuring major global superstars in pristine condition
Investment Potential
Purely nostalgic or completionist collectible with virtually no financial investment upside
Similar Cards
Other Nigeria player stickers from the 2018 Panini World Cup set such as John Obi Mikel or Victor Moses
Display & Preservation
Best stored in a standard card binder page or soft sleeve and top loader to prevent further edge degradation
Interesting Facts
Ogenyi Onazi was a key defensive midfielder for the Super Eagles and known for his energetic box-to-box play and distinctive hairstyles