- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate
- Player: Antony
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Vietnam (Athlete Exclusive)
- Headline Features:
- Puma Ultra Ultimate match worn by Manchester United’s £86m Brazilian winger, Antony.
- Worn in Premier League, Carabao Cup, UEFA Europa League & FA Cup fixtures during the 2022/23 season.
- A special “Athlete Exclusive” model — produced solely for the player and not commercially released.
- Worn in a total of 14 significant matches, including the Manchester Derby at Old Trafford on 14 January 2023, where United defeated Manchester City 2-1.
- Also worn in Premier League fixtures vs Crystal Palace & Arsenal.
- Antony scored in this pair during United’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Everton on 6 January 2023.
- Authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League:
- 16th October 2022 — Manchester United 0-0 Newcastle United, Old Trafford.
- 19th October 2022 — Manchester United 2-0 Spurs, Old Trafford.
- 22nd October 2022 — Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United, Stamford Bridge.
- 27th December 2022 — Manchester United 3-0 Nottingham Forest, Old Trafford.
- 14th January 2023 — Manchester United 2-1 Manchester City, Old Trafford.
- 22nd January 2023 — Arsenal 3-2 Manchester United, Emirates Stadium.
- 4th February 2023 — Manchester United 2-1 Crystal Palace, Old Trafford.
FA Cup:
- 6th January 2023 — Manchester United 3-1 Everton, Old Trafford (Third Round, Antony scored 1 goal).
- 28th January 2023 — Manchester United 3-1 Reading, Old Trafford (Fourth Round, Antony created 1 assist).
Carabao Cup:
- 21st December 2022 — Manchester United 2-0 Burnley, Old Trafford (Fourth Round).
- 10th January 2023 — Manchester United 3-0 Charlton Athletic, Old Trafford (Quarter-Finals, Antony scored 1 goal).
- 25th January 2023 — Nottingham Forest 0-3 Manchester United, City Ground (Semi-Finals 1st Leg).
- 1st February 2023 — Manchester United 2-0 Nottingham Forest, Old Trafford (Semi-Finals 2nd Leg).
UEFA Europa League:
- 27th October 2022 — Manchester United 3-0 Sheriff, Old Trafford (Group E).
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Each boot features “FAVELA” personalised to the lateral heel area, reflecting Antony’s Brazilian heritage.
- Originally personalised with Brazil flags at the heel tab — now worn away due to heavy match use.
- This pair shows extensive signs of elite-level match wear, consistent with repeated high-intensity use.
- Fully photo matched to detailed, in-game close-up shots of Antony wearing them during Premier League and FA Cup fixtures.
- Exclusive athlete construction, with performance tailoring distinct from all retail Puma Ultra releases.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A heavily worn, fully photomatched pair from one of the most high-profile signings in Manchester United’s modern era.
- “Athlete Exclusive” pairs from Antony rarely surface, making this an extremely desirable collector’s piece.
- Worn in major matches, including a Manchester Derby victory and a goalscoring FA Cup performance.
- A standout acquisition for any serious match-worn memorabilia collection.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK COA, guaranteeing full authenticity and provenance.
