- Model: Nike Phantom GX Elite
- Player: Lucas Paquetá
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GX Elite match worn by Brazilian international midfielder, Lucas Paquetá, during his debut season at West Ham United.
- Worn across Premier League and FA Cup fixtures throughout the 2022/23 campaign.
- Paquetá wore this exact pair in 7 competitive fixtures, scoring one goal — a key equaliser in the 1–1 draw away at Newcastle United on 4th February 2023.
- These boots display exceptional signs of match use, including turf marks, forefoot tearing, and a missing stud sustained during the 1–1 draw with Aston Villa on 12th March 2023.
- Fully photo-matchable to up-close, in-game imagery of Paquetá wearing the pair.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
This pair were worn by Lucas Paquetá across 7 fixtures during the 2022/23 season — a defining period as he adapted to English football and became a key creative force for West Ham United.
Premier League (6 Fixtures):
- 21st January 2023 — West Ham United 2–0 Everton, London Stadium.
- 4th February 2023 — Newcastle United 1–1 West Ham United, St. James’ Park — (Paquetá scored The Hammers’ equaliser).
- 11th February 2023 — West Ham United 1–1 Chelsea, London Stadium.
- 25th February 2023 — West Ham United 4–0 Nottingham Forest, London Stadium.
- 4th March 2023 — Brighton & Hove Albion 4–0 West Ham United, Amex.
- 12th March 2023 — West Ham United 1–1 Aston Villa, London Stadium — (pair sustained damage: torn forefoot & missing heel stud on left boot).
- FA Cup (Fifth Round):
- 1st March 2023 — Manchester United 3–1 West Ham United, Old Trafford.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Personalisation:
• Right boot — “L. PAQUETÁ” with the Brazil flag to the lateral heel area.
• Left boot — “MARIA EDUARDA” (his wife’s name) alongside the Brazil flag, also to the lateral heel area.
- Construction: Elite player-issue model produced at Nike’s Bosnian athlete facility, featuring a custom-fitted SG-Pro soleplate and bespoke internal shaping tailored to Paquetá’s foot profile.
- Wear Indicators: Evident turf discolouration, embedded pitch debris, and notable material degradation — consistent with extensive top-flight match use.
- Damage Provenance: Left boot exhibits a lost stud and upper tear from a challenge by Matty Cash in the 1–1 draw with Aston Villa.
- Photo-Matched: Verified to in-game photography from multiple Premier League fixtures.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Goal-Scoring Provenance: Directly worn by Paquetá during his first season in English football — including his second goal for the club at St. James’ Park.
- Heavily Worn & Match-Damaged: A rare example showing authentic pitch wear and impact damage from Premier League competition.
- Photo-Matched & Provenanced: Confirmed to high-resolution match imagery — offering full transparency of use.
- Elite Player Issue: Custom-built to professional specifications and personalised for the Brazilian international.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Accompanied by the official Certificate of Authenticity, verifying full provenance and legitimacy.
