There's plenty to smile about with this 2022-23 Topps Chrome Sapphire UEFA Club Competitions Image Variations Red Sapphire Lionel Messi.
For starters, there's Messi himself. Rather than the typical base card's action shot that has him running, the Image Variation has the soccer icon beaming, offering a small glimpse at his personality.
Then there's rarity. Numbered /5, it's extremely scarce. The overall checklist has 10 Image Variations. Red Sapphire parallels for these are 1:4,089 packs. That means 1:40,890 pack odds to land any specific player such as this Messi. Only the 1/1 Papradascha Sapphire parallel is more rare.
The Topps Chrome Sapphire name carries tremendous prestige as well. The limited offshoot of the main 2022-23 Topps Chrome UEFA release, it's considered a more premium offering that's highlighted by the shard-like background pattern.
This card comes graded a Gem Mint PSA 10.
The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 05/27/2026.
