1997 Merlin Premier Gold #45 Roberto Di Matteo MGC 10
This Roberto Di Matteo card is number 45 from the 1997 Merlin Premier Gold collection. The card has been graded MGC 10 Gem Mint by Majesty Grading Company, the highest possible grade.
The card was issued during Di Matteo’s debut season at Chelsea. He had joined from Lazio in the summer of 1996 for a then club record £4.9 million and made an immediate impact, scoring nine goals in his first season. The campaign ended with Di Matteo scoring one of the most famous goals in FA Cup history, a 30 yard strike after just 42 seconds of the 1997 final against Middlesbrough, setting Chelsea on their way to a 2-0 victory.
Born in Schaffhausen, Switzerland on 29 May 1970 to Italian parents, Di Matteo made 175 appearances for Chelsea, scoring 26 goals. He won the FA Cup twice, the League Cup and the European Cup Winners’ Cup before a triple leg fracture forced his retirement in February 2002 at the age of 31.
He returned to Chelsea as caretaker manager in 2012 and led the club to their first Champions League title.
Features
- Card number 45 from the 1997 Merlin Premier Gold collection.
- Graded MGC 10 Gem Mint by Majesty Grading Company. Highest possible grade.
- Issued during Di Matteo’s debut season, which ended with his iconic FA Cup final goal.
Specifications
- Player: Roberto Di Matteo
- Team: Chelsea
- Card Number: #45
- Card Type: Base
- Serial Number: Unnumbered
- Season: 1997
- Manufacturer: Merlin
- Series: Premier Gold
Condition & Shipping
The card is professionally graded MGC 10 Gem Mint by Majesty Grading Company and encapsulated in a protective slab.
Shipped securely packaged and sent via tracked Royal Mail. All cards are carefully handled to ensure safe delivery.
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