
1979 | Diego Maradona Rookie Card | Industria Argentina Super Futbol #6 | In Action | Rare Argentine issue
Capture the spark before the legend ignited.
This is the 1979 Panini Futbol Argentina #6 Diego Maradona “Action” Rookie Card, showcasing the teenage maestro in full motion during his formative years with Argentinos Juniors. Graded BVG 1.5 FAIR by Beckett Vintage Grading, this card is a foundational piece in Maradona’s cardboard legacy.
🔹 Key Features:
• Player: Diego Maradona
• Year: 1979
• Series: Panini Futbol Argentina
• Card Number: #6
• Grading: BVG 1.5 FAIR – Beckett Grading Services
• Condition: Moderate wear, visible creasing and edge wear – authenticated and slabbed
• Provenance: Early domestic Panini issue from Argentina, widely recognized as part of Maradona’s rookie-year catalog
🔹 Why It Matters:
• Considered a rookie card by collectors and historians
• Released during Maradona’s breakout year, just before his move to Boca Juniors
• Highly collectible due to its local rarity, historical significance
🔹 Ideal For:
• Maradona collectors seeking authenticated early issues
• Investors focused on GOAT-tier football memorabilia
• Exhibitors curating Argentine football history or card perspectives
• Collectors who value story, provenance, and authenticity