Today’s Viral Hits of the Day only stars one person: the GOAT, Lionel Messi. One lucky collector got a hit of a lifetime on Tuesday night during a break by “dubem80” on Whatnot.
During a break of 2023 Topps Finest MLS, the holy grail card from that set was hit — the Lionel Messi on-card autograph superfractor 1/1.
WATCH: Whatnot breaker dubem80 hits 2023 MLS Lionel Messi autograph superfractor 1/1 https://t.co/yeIejmsSZJ via @whatnot
📸 credit: bordcollectibles on @whatnot
— Matt Higgins (@MattHiggins80) February 28, 2024
One of the best parts about that video — it appears the rip was happening in the breaker’s kitchen! The hit came a day before 2023 Topps Finest MLS went on-sale to the public. A master box is currently selling for $129.99 on Topps.com, while a case is going for $1,009.99.
The Collectibles Guru estimates the Messi superfractor to be valued around $25,000. Last year’s version of this card, but with a sticker autograph, sold for just over $16,000.
🚨 JUST PULLED 🚨
The Lionel Messi 1/1 Finest MLS Superfractor Autograph was just pulled before release day by dudeboysportscards.
Last year’s sticker autograph version of this card sold for $16,200…
I’d estimate this one to be worth about $25,000, but I would’ve put it a bit… pic.twitter.com/8KBe8VRxyI
— The Collectibles Guru 🧠(@ericwhiteback) February 28, 2024
Messi also has mystery redemption autos in 2023 Topps Major League Soccer and 2023 Topps MLS Chrome.
Earlier this year, a father and son pulled a 2023 Topps MLS Chrome Messi superfractor 1/1.
⚽️ BREAKING NEWS ⚽️
This young collector just pulled the 2023 Topps Chrome MLS Lionel Messi 1/1 Inter Miami Superfractor…
In my opinion, this is the SINGLE BEST MLS CARD EVER made…
And I don’t think there’s a close second.
I’d estimate this card is worth somewhere around… pic.twitter.com/qyBhC8pIhC
— The Collectibles Guru 🧠(@ericwhiteback) January 3, 2024
Messi has taken American soccer by storm after signing with Inter Miami of the MLS last year. Fans instantly clamored for Messi’s pink jersey as soon as it went on sale.
In 22 matches for Miami, Messi has already tallied 13 goals. For his soccer career, Messi has captured eight Ballon d’Or awards, 10 La Liga titles, seven Copa del Rey titles, and the UEFA Champions League four times. He also won the 2021 Copa AmĂ©rica and 2022 World Cup with Argentina, cementing his place as one of the greatest of all-time.