Lionel Messi (Golden Ball)
Panini Adrenalyn XL (FIFA World Cup 2022 / Soccer TCG) • FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Adrenalyn XL
Card Type
Golden Ball / Star Player
Set & Number
FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Adrenalyn XL - N/A - Specialty Card (Likely unlicensed custom variant)
Rarity
Legendary / Gold Rare (Counterfeit/Custom-style)
Edition & Language
Unlimited (Custom Reproduction Appearance) • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $5.00
Recent Sales
Authentic licensed Panini Golden Ball Messi cards from this set sell for $20-$50. Unofficial custom/gold variations like this one typically sell as novelties for very low amounts.
Condition Details
The card shows minor edge wear across the top border. Surface has a distinct horizontal ribbed texture characteristic of low-budget unofficial cards. Centering is heavily skewed toward the left side.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card appears to be an unofficial custom card or a 'proxie' rather than a licensed Panini product, which would result in a 'Authenticity Altered' or 'Questionable Authenticity' rejection from PSA or BGS.
Card Description
Features Lionel Messi in his Argentina kit with the number 10 and captain's armband. Includes statistical power ratings at the bottom (100, 100, 100, 300) and the AFA (Argentine Football Association) crest.
Notable Features
Heavy gold-foil horizontal line texture; FIFA World Cup trophy icon at the top left; Argentina flag icon.
Authentication Notes
Highly likely to be an unofficial or 'fake' card. The font style of 'GOLDEN BALL', the low-resolution printing of the AFA logo, and the non-standard horizontal line texture on the foil are common traits of unlicensed cards manufactured in bulk for novelty resale rather than official Panini production.
Scanned: 2026-06-20T11:47:43.003077