2023 Wild Card Matte Soccer Lamine Yamal Chase Black #1/2
Lamine Yamal · Wild Card · Rookie, Parallel, Low Numbered /2, Short Print
Player
Lamine Yamal
Set
2023 Wild Card Matte Soccer Chase Subset
Year
2023
Card #
N/A (Serial Numbered 1/2)
Condition Grade
PSA 8 (NM-MT) or BGS 8.5 potential. Centering looks slightly shifted; surface appears to have prominent horizontal scuffing or scratches across the center player image, though this may be on the sleeve/toploader.
Category
Rookie, Parallel, Low Numbered /2, Short Print
Manufacturer
Wild Card
Demand Level
Hot. Lamine Yamal is currently the most sought-after young prospect in global soccer, making any low-numbered rookie card highly liquid.
Valuation
Raw (Ungraded) Value
$60.00 - $125.00
Graded Value
PSA 8: $90-130; PSA 9: $180-250; PSA 10: $450+
Comparable Sales
Wild Card 1/1 and 1/2 parallels for Yamal have range from $80 to $250 depending on the specific design; Licensed (Topps/Panini) 1/1s fetch thousands, but Wild Card remains a strong entry-level 'rare' option.
Description
A visually striking 2023 Wild Card Matte limited edition rookie card of soccer phenom Lamine Yamal. This 'Chase' edition features a deep blue and green 'X' background pattern with a matte finish and silver foil lettering. As a serial numbered 1/2, it is extremely rare, depicting Yamal in a blue and red striped kit capturing his early rise at FC Barcelona.
Key Features
Extremely low print run (1 of only 2 copies produced); True Rookie year card for Lamine Yamal; '1/2' serial numbering makes it a 'One-of-the-One' alternative for collectors; High-demand player often compared to Messi.
Authenticity Indicators
Distinct Wild Card Matte texture; high-quality foil stamping for 'Lamine Yamal' and 'Chase' logo; authentic 1/2 serial numbering on the right edge. Confidence: High.
Flaws to Note
Visible surface scuffs or scratches over the player's chest and midsection (needs verification if on card or plastic sleeve); typical matte-finish sensitivity to fingerprints and edge chipping; slight top-to-bottom centering variance.
Selling Guide
Where to Sell
eBay (Auction with high starting bid or BIN with Best Offer); Specialized soccer card groups on Facebook; Premium consignors like MySlabs due to the rarity.
Selling Tips
Remove from the current sleeve and inspect the surface carefully; if the scratches are on the card, sell raw. If the card is clean, consider grading to verify the '1/2' status and protect the fragile matte finish. Use keywords like 'Lamine Yamal RC', '1/2', 'Barca', and 'Case Hit'.