- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite 'Ballon d'Or Golden Touch' Winner Edition
- Player: Neymar Jr.
- Condition: Match issued
- Season: 2018/19
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.75/US8.75
- Soleplate: AG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Colourway: Ballon d'Or Golden Touch
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare ‘Ballon d’Or Golden Touch’ Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite, match issued to Brazil’s all-time leading goalscorer and global superstar, Neymar Jr., for the 2018/19 season.
- One-of-one special edition produced in anticipation of Neymar contending for the 2018 Ballon d’Or, during a season when the voting between Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić was exceptionally close.
- Nike commissioned only three player-issue pairs worldwide, one each for Neymar Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić, due to uncertainty over the winner — making this pair exceptionally rare and historically significant.
- Personalised detailing includes Neymar’s ‘NJR’ logo to the lateral side and his iconic number ‘10’ to the heel.
- Right boot: personalised with ‘DAVI LUCCA’ (his son), ‘OUSADIA’ (boldness), and the Brazil flag.
- Left boot: personalised with ‘FAMILIA’, ‘ALEGRIA’ (happiness), and the Brazil flag.
- These words — Ousadia and Alegria — have been synonymous with Neymar’s playing philosophy and appear across many of his match boots.
- Crafted to Neymar’s exact measurements at Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, using his custom foot last.
- Accompanied by the original Montebelluna issue box bearing Neymar’s name and club in gold, the Nike Swoosh, and the Montebelluna drawstring bag.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package for full authenticity guarantee.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Montebelluna Custom Build: Fully bespoke construction from Nike’s Athlete Services lab in Italy.
- Personalisation Details:
- Right Boot: ‘NJR’, ‘10’, ‘DAVI LUCCA’, ‘OUSADIA’ + Brazil flag.
- Left Boot: ‘NJR’, ‘10’, ‘FAMILIA’, ‘ALEGRIA’ + Brazil flag.
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Custom Soleplate: Special AG-Pro design featuring unique stud shapes on both lateral and medial sides of the forefoot, with a matte silver to chrome gradient finish.
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Reinforced Lateral Sections: Additional stitched-in protective layer providing enhanced stability and rigidity.
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Foot Last ID: Neymar’s personal custom mould code visible inside the heel area.
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Original Montebelluna Packaging: Gold-labelled box and factory-issued drawstring bag, supplied directly to Neymar.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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One-of-One Ballon d’Or Edition: Produced exclusively for Neymar Jr., Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luka Modrić — a truly museum-level rarity.
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Historical Context: Represents Nike’s anticipation of Neymar’s potential Ballon d’Or triumph during a golden era of his career at PSG.
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Montebelluna Provenance: Built by Nike’s most elite craftsmen — not available to the public.
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Unworn, Match-Issued Condition: Retains pristine detailing and inscriptions — direct player-issue provenance.
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Accompanied by Original Packaging: A complete presentation from Nike Athlete Services adds unmatched authenticity and collector value.
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Investment Grade Asset: A once-in-a-lifetime acquisition from one of the most influential footballers of the modern era, with BC Boots UK certification ensuring full provenance.
