2017-18 Select Soccer marked the first time that soccer players appeared on Kaboom inserts. The era-defining chase cards mix rarity and a concept that is both visually and thematically distinct. Messi headlines the 19-card 2017-18 Select Kaboom checklist. Appropriately enough, the eight-time Ballon d'Or winner is presented as a real life superhero. Like all Kaboom cards, there's the trademark explosive foil pattern that adds tremendous pop to the overall aesthetic. The card's Gem Mint PSA 10 grade makes it stand out even more.
As soccer cards have evolved and expanded in the last decade, this is one of Messi's earliest short print inserts. It is one that remains one of his very best cards and a top target among collectors.
This Pristine BGS 10 is a pop 1 in the company's registry with none higher. Subgrades include 10 for Surface Edges and Centering.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/07/2026.
