Market outlook
Stable Outlook 8/10
The card is likely to hold value well because Messi remains an all-time-icon player and the card is a chase insert with limited supply. After the initial release surge, prices typically stabilize unless a major Messi milestone, grading-population scarcity, or renewed set demand causes another jump.
Next months. Expect prices to fluctuate around current asking levels, with sharp premiums for gem-mint graded copies and clean raw copies.
Long term. Likely to remain a desirable modern Messi chase card, with gradual appreciation if sealed-product availability declines and graded high-end copies remain scarce.
History
Lionel Messi is one of the most accomplished footballers in history, known for his long career at FC Barcelona, later spells with Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Miami, and his role in Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup victory. In trading cards, Messi is a perennial marquee subject because of his global popularity, elite career achievements, and collector demand across football products.
This Lionel Messi GOAT-LM Ultra Rare full art card first appears to have been released in the Match Attax Extra 2024/25 cycle, with a listed release date of November 2024 for the Match Attax UEFA Champions League 2024-25/Extra-era product family.
- The card number is GOAT-LM, identifying it as a special 'Greatest of All Time' Messi insert rather than a base-card design.
- Collector listings and videos describe it as an ultra-rare pull, with one source stating it appears about 1 in every 450 packs.
- The card is associated with the Match Attax Extra 2024/25 release family and is marketed as a full-art premium chase card.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Low
- First printed in
- Match Attax Extra 2024/25
- Demand
- Very High
- Supply
- Low
- Reported pack odds of roughly 1 in 450
- Premium 'GOAT' insert designation
- High collector demand for Lionel Messi cards
- Full-art special design that typically attracts grading submissions
Collector notes
Condition. Check for edge whitening, corner fraying, surface scratches, centering, and print defects such as roller lines or foil scuffing. Full-art and premium-finish cards are especially prone to visible surface wear from pack insertion and handling.
Storage. Sleeve the card immediately, then place it in a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder. Store it in a cool, dry, low-light environment and avoid repeated handling without gloves or clean hands.
Authenticity. Verify the exact card number GOAT-LM, the Match Attax Extra branding, and the expected full-art finish. Compare print quality, font sharpness, and color saturation against known authentic copies; counterfeit sports inserts often show blurred text, incorrect gloss, or off-center layout.
