Football card, Alkorta, Espaňa, 1994

Product detailed description

Condition: very good

Dimensions: 6.2 cm x 8.5 cm

Premium card from Upper Deck World Cup USA 1994 edition capturing Spanish defender Alkorta at age 25. Number 161 from prestigious series. Card depicts player in typical jumping position for ball in red-yellow Spanish kit. On reverse detailed bilingual statistics (French/Czech) show his career: 13 international caps, 13 selections. Text notes his debut in 1990 against Yugoslavia. Player described as reliable and very difficult to pass defender. Upper Deck 1994 editions valued for printing quality. Combination of Spanish defender, premium edition, detailed information, and perfect card condition make this item attractive. Ideal for collectors. Valuable artifact.

FAQ - Spanish Cards from MS 1994 and Defenders:

Why are defender cards from MS 1994 less valued than strikers?
Strikers have larger fan base. Alkorta was important player though - Spanish defense was key. Defender cards rarer because collectors prefer strikers.

What increases value of card number 161?
Number 161 is mid-range - neither too rare nor common. Numbers 150-200 sought after. Upper Deck premium edition, Spanish content, bilingual text on reverse, and perfect condition increase value.

How to collect Spanish player cards from MS 1994?
Seek different players (strikers, defenders, goalkeepers). Legendary names (Guardiola, Puyol, Gómez) more valuable. Complete Spanish set very rare. Upper Deck editions more valued than cheaper publishers.