The 2021–22 season stands as one of the most emotionally significant chapters of Lionel Messi's career. It marked his transition into a new phase at club level while simultaneously reinforcing his leadership role with Argentina, as the national team built momentum toward what would become a historic World Cup triumph the following year.
This 2021–22 Panini Donruss Soccer card, numbered #1, places Messi at the forefront of the set — a symbolic choice reflecting his status as the face of international football. Shown in Argentina's iconic sky-blue and white, the card captures Messi during a period defined by experience, composure, and national responsibility. The clean Donruss design emphasizes clarity and balance, allowing the moment and the player to speak for themselves.
Professionally encapsulated and graded AP Grading 9.0 (Mint), the card offers strong condition, sharp presentation, and lasting collector appeal, tied directly to a pivotal pre-World Cup season in Messi's international legacy.
Card Details
Set: 2021–22 Panini Donruss Soccer
Player: Lionel Messi
Card Number: 1
National Team: Argentina
Grading Company: AP Grading
Certification Number: 192472
Grade: 9.0 (Mint)
Ideal for
Lionel Messi collectors: A key card from a defining late-career international phase
Argentina national team collections: Captures the build-up period before World Cup glory
Donruss set builders: Card #1 from the flagship international release
Long-term collectors: A graded example tied to a historically important season
A refined modern collectible that represents leadership, transition, and the calm before football history was made.
