- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 Elite
- Player: Riyad Mahrez
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: Blank size labels, measured to be UK7.5 / US8.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro (Split Plate — Player Exclusive)
- Made in: Italy
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 Elite match worn by Manchester City winger and Algeria international, Riyad Mahrez.
- Match worn in Premier League, FA Cup & Carabao Cup fixtures during the 2020/21 season, in which Manchester City were crowned Premier League & Carabao Cup champions, Mahrez played a vital role in Pep Guardiola’s side — contributing key goals and assists across domestic and European fixtures.
- Specially custom made to measure in Italy, produced exclusively for Mahrez through Nike’s Athlete Services programme.
- Features the player’s foot last (custom mould) ID number written inside each boot, confirming their bespoke production.
- The same ID number is visible on the underside of each insole, showing consistent wear.
- Equipped with an SG-Pro split soleplate, a configuration never released to the public on the Superfly 7 model.
- Each boot features the player’s squad number ‘26’ handwritten at the heel by Manchester City kit staff.
- Produced during the period where Nike temporarily removed personalisation (March 2020–June 2021) due to COVID-19 manufacturing cutbacks.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League (6 Fixtures, 6 Wins, 1 Goal, 1 Assist):
- 3rd January 2021 — Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City, Stamford Bridge.
- 13th January 2021 — Manchester City 1-0 Brighton, Etihad.
- 20th January 2021 — Manchester City 2-0 Aston Villa, Etihad.
- 26th January 2021 — West Brom 0-5 Manchester City, The Hawthorns (Mahrez scored 1 goal & created 1 assist).
- 3rd February 2021 — Burnley 0-2 Manchester City, Turf Moor.
- 7th February 2021 — Liverpool 1-4 Manchester City, Anfield.
FA Cup (3 Fixtures, 3 Wins, 1 Assist):
- 10th January 2021 — Manchester City 3-0 Birmingham, Etihad (Mahrez created 1 assist, Third Round).
- 23rd January 2021 — Cheltenham 1-3 Manchester City, Completely-Suzuki Stadium (Fourth Round).
- 10th February 2021 — Swansea 1-3 Manchester City, Swansea.com Stadium (Fifth Round).
Carabao Cup (Semi-Final):
- 6th January 2021 — Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City, Old Trafford (Manchester Derby win en route to lifting the trophy in the Final at Wembley).
- Player Features & Construction:
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Montebelluna Custom Build:
• Made in Italy exclusively for Riyad Mahrez.
• Features player ID foot last markings inside each boot, confirming bespoke construction.
• Professional-grade materials and finish — distinct from all retail releases.
• Custom fit tailored precisely to Mahrez’s unique measurements and performance requirements.
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Technical Modifications:
• SG-Pro split soleplate, unique to Mahrez, designed for enhanced traction and control.
• No internal size labels, a consistent trait among Nike’s professional issue boots.
• Each boot handmarked “26” by Manchester City’s kit team for identification.
• Reinforced interior and lockdown structure for player-specific fit and responsiveness.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Match worn by Riyad Mahrez during a Premier League title-winning season, with clear provenance and professional construction.
- Montebelluna-made, non-retail build featuring the rare SG-Pro split soleplate configuration.
- A scarce opportunity to acquire a fully verified match worn pair from one of the Premier League’s most gifted wingers of the modern era.
- Highly desirable both as a collectible and investment-grade asset, representing Manchester City’s era of dominance.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
