# Lionel Messi #ME-LM3

The Lionel Messi (#ME-LM3, 2025 Topps UEFA Champions League Marks of Excellence, 2025) is a ultra rare Soccer card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 8.5/10 grade (NM-MT), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/lionel-messi-2025-topps-uefa-champions-league-marks-of-excellence-me-lm3-auto-1-foil

## Card details

- Set: 2025 Topps UEFA Champions League Marks of Excellence
- Number: #ME-LM3
- Year: 2025
- Game: Soccer
- Rarity: Ultra Rare
- Variant: Auto /1
- Finish: Foil

## Market price

- Current raw value: $15,000

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 8.5 / 10
- Average corners: 8.0
- Average edges: 8.8
- Average surface: 9.5
- Average centering: 9.0
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $15,000 |
| 8 | 50% | $4,500 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening(Back): 100% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Lionel Messi carries a market value of $15,000. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $15,000, about 1.0× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Lionel Messi worth?

The Lionel Messi from 2025 Topps UEFA Champions League Marks of Excellence has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Lionel Messi cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Lionel Messi averages a 8.5/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 8.0, edges 8.8, surface 9.5, centering 9.0.

### What are the most common defects on a Lionel Messi?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Lionel Messi cards are Whitening(Back) (100% of scans).

### Is the Lionel Messi worth grading?

Whether the Lionel Messi is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app