1994 Upper Deck World Cup USA Luis Perea Trading Card #56

This is a 1994 Upper Deck World Cup USA trading card featuring Colombian center back Luis Perea, card number 56. The card is displayed from its reverse side, showcasing a dual-language (English and Spanish) design typical of international sports releases. The top half features a photograph of Perea in his iconic yellow, blue, and red Colombia national team kit interacting with an official. The lower half contains player statistics, a short biographical blurb, and official licensing information. The background of the lower section features a faint cartographic map motif. The card is constructed of standard 3.5 x 2.5 inch glossy cardstock with white borders. Notable markings include the 'WorldCupUSA94' logo and the Upper Deck company hologram on the bottom right corner, a hallmark of mid-90s Upper Deck anti-counterfeit measures. The card appears to be housed in a protective plastic sleeve or factory-sealed 'cello' wrap, which has created some surface glare. The corners appear relatively sharp through the plastic, and the centering seems consistent for the era. The copyright notice indicates a 1994 production date by The Upper Deck Company, printed in the U.S.A.

I have completed a visual inspection of the 1994 Upper Deck World Cup USA Luis Perea card (#56). The card presents in 'Near Mint' condition, characterized by sharp corners and consistent centering. The presence of the authentic Upper Deck hologram on the reverse is a positive indicator of 1990s production standards. This specific set was heavily produced during the soccer boom in the United States, leading to a high volume of surviving inventory. Luis Perea, while a respected Colombian international, does not command the high-tier 'superstar' premium associated with contemporaries like Valderrama or Asprilla from the same set. Current market data for non-graded singles from this series shows frequent sales in the lower single digits. The 'cello' wrap provides protection, but its value is largely sentimental or as part of a complete set. My valuation is based on raw, ungraded market comparables. For a definitive authentication, I would need to examine the card outside of its sleeve to check for surface indentations, edge wear, or wax staining not visible under glare. Microscopic analysis of the printing dot patterns would be required to rule out modern digital reprints, although the low market value makes counterfeiting this specific card unlikely.