Market outlook
Player's departure from City caps growth; set remains obscure outside enthusiast circles
Next months. Flat pricing unless Forest success revives profile
Long term. Declining unless City legends retrospective; hold for completionists
TCGAI.PRO 9.5
Stefan Ortega 
Certificate #53D30674593A · Trading card
Stefan Ortega
Manchester City Top Audience · #BI-23 · 2024
TCGAI Score
9.5
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Sub-grades, front and back
Each side is scored out of 10. The lowest sub-grade caps the TCGAI Score.
| Category | Front | Back |
|---|---|---|
| Centering | 9.5 | 9.5 |
| Corners | 10 | 10 |
| Edges | 10 | 10 |
| Surface | 10 | 10 |
| Whitening | 10 | 10 |
| Holo / foil | 10 | 10 |
- Limiting factor
- Centering (9.5) Card is in pristine condition
What the AI found
Flaws visible at the photo's resolution. A grader under magnification may find more.
No defects listed at this photo resolution.
- Corners
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Front Under close inspection, all four corner points are sharp with no evidence of fuzz or white paper exposure.
Back Corners remain sharp and consistent with the front; no signs of impact or age-related softening.
- Edges
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Front Factory-cut edges. No silvering or nicks visible even under magnification.
Back No evidence of chipping or wear along the perimeter.
- Surface
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Front Surface is pristine. No scratches, scuffs, or indentations detected on the printed area.
Back Surface is pristine, showing no manufacturing or handling defects.
- Whitening
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Front The perimeter is fully inked; no paper-fiber exposure.
Back The perimeter is fully inked; no paper-fiber exposure.
- Holo / foil
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Front Foil layer is flawless with consistent shimmer and no scratches or dull zones.
What this card sells for
An estimate from recent listings, not an appraisal. Prices in USD.
Graded
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Raw, ungraded
$8.27
Grading premium
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Estimate from eBay listings after removing bundles, wrong sets and outliers. Small samples move a lot. Estimado de raw ungraded * 2.50 (raw=12 samples). Baja confianza.
About this card
Background compiled from public web sources. Check it before you buy or sell.
History
Stefan Ortega Moreno is a German professional goalkeeper who played for Manchester City from July 2022 to May 2026. He made 56 appearances, keeping 25 clean sheets, contributing to the 2022/23 Treble and the 2023 Super Cup. Iconic for a crucial one-on-one save against Tottenham's Son in 2023/24, securing City's fourth straight Premier League title. Recently transferred permanently to Nottingham Forest.
2024, released as part of Daka Manchester City Top Audience 2024-2025 soccer trading card set
- Card depicts Ortega in Manchester City kit, listed as MC-23-B or BI-23 in checklists
- Daka Top Audience focuses on popular players and staff like Ederson, Pep Guardiola
- Ortega's card gained attention post his title-clinching save, boosting collector interest
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Secret Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Daka Manchester City Top Audience 2024-2025
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Low
- Secret Rare parallel in small print run Daka set
- Player's cult status among City fans but not superstar tier
- Limited distribution, possibly China-focused market
Collector notes
Condition. Inspect edges for chipping common in thin card stock; check centering on player image and team logo; watch for surface scratches on glossy finish; avoid print lines or color bleeding near borders
Storage. Use semi-rigid top-loaders or magnetic holders; store in cool, dry environment away from sunlight to prevent fading; sleeve in penny sleeves before top-loading
Authenticity. Verify holo or foil patterns match official scans from Fanter.co.uk or LastSticker checklists; check card weight and thickness against genuine samples; beware AliExpress fakes noted in unboxing videos with inferior print quality; consult Fanter valuation data for UV/security features
Sources: fanter.co.uk, laststicker.com, mancity.com, footballcardsdirect.com, youtube.com
Card details
- Name
- Stefan Ortega
- Game
- Trading card
- Set
- Manchester City Top Audience (BI-23)
- Number
- BI-23
- Year
- 2024
- Rarity
- Secret Rare
- Language
- English
- Manufacturer
- DAKA
- Identification
- Not matched in a catalog
- Certificate
- #53D30674593A
- Graded on
- May 10, 2026
- Views
- 153
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