Diego Maradona
Soccer • Panini Calciatori
Sport & Year
Soccer • 1979
Brand & Set
Panini - Panini Calciatori
Card Number
Unnumbered
Card Type
Rookie Card
Rarity
Base
Parallel Variant & Language
Base • Italian
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Very Good (VG 3)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $500 - $1,500; Graded (VG 3): $2,000 - $5,000 depending on authentication.
Recent Sales
High-grade authentic copies sell for tens of thousands, while lower grade or raw copies vary widely based on strict authentication by PSA or SGC.
Condition Details
Noticeable corner rounding, edge wear, slight toning on borders, and minor surface imperfections consistent with age and handling.
Grading Recommendation
Highly recommended to grade with PSA or SGC due to the extremely high value of this specific rookie card and the prevalence of counterfeits.
Card Description
Features a young Diego Maradona wearing the iconic blue and white striped Argentina national team jersey with the AFA crest and Adidas logo, set against a stadium background with a yellow nameplate at the bottom reading 'MARADONA'.
Notable Features
Widely recognized as one of the most iconic and valuable rookie cards in soccer card collecting history.
Authentication Notes
Extreme caution required; this card is one of the most heavily counterfeited and faked vintage soccer cards in the hobby. Professional third-party authentication is mandatory.
Owner Notes
Maradona 1979/80 Rookie Panini
Scanned: 2026-09-10T12:50:58.896782