Diego Maradona
Soccer • Campeon / Torneos y Competencias
Sport & Year
Soccer • 1979/80
Brand & Set
Editorial Diarios y Revistas (Edinter / Campeon) - Campeon / Torneos y Competencias
Card Number
Unknown
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • Spanish
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Good (G 2) to Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $500 - $1,500 depending on exact issue and back condition; Graded (PSA 1-3): $1,000 - $3,000+
Recent Sales
Comparable vintage South American Maradona rookie stickers in low-to-mid grades have achieved anywhere from several hundred to thousands of dollars at major auction houses like Goldin and Heritage, heavily dependent on authentication.
Condition Details
Noticeable corner rounding, edge wear, slight fading, and mild surface discoloration common for vintage stickers of this era. The top corners show distinct rounding and the bottom right corner has minor blunting.
Grading Recommendation
Strongly recommended to submit to PSA or SGC for authentication given the extreme prevalence of counterfeits for this iconic rookie card, even if the technical grade will be low due to wear.
Card Description
Features a classic portrait of a young Diego Maradona wearing the iconic blue and white striped Argentina national team jersey with the AFA crest and Adidas logo clearly visible. The bottom border features a solid yellow banner with the name MARADONA in bold black font.
Notable Features
Widely regarded as one of Diego Maradona's most iconic rookie-era stickers/cards, highly sought after by global soccer card collectors.
Authentication Notes
Extreme caution is required as this is one of the most heavily counterfeited cards in the entire hobby. Professional authentication by PSA, BGS, or SGC is virtually mandatory to verify the paper stock, printing dots, and back text.
Owner Notes
Maradona 1979/80
Scanned: 2026-09-10T12:49:14.246758