- Model: Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite
- Player: Diogo Dalot
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Colourway: White/Baltic Blue/Pink Blast/Indigo Haze
- Headline Features:
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite match worn by one of the Premier League’s standout full-backs, Diogo Dalot.
- Worn by the player during the 2022/23 season in Premier League, Carabao Cup, UEFA Europa League & UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers while representing Manchester United and the Portugal national team.
- Most notably worn in the 2023 Carabao Cup Final victory at Wembley Stadium.
- Perfectly photo-matched to in-game, close-up imagery of Dalot wearing this exact pair on the pitch.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League (3 Fixtures, 2 Wins, 2 Clean Sheets, 1 Assist):
- 8th February 2023 — Manchester United 2-2 Leeds United, Old Trafford (Dalot made 1 assist).
- 12th February 2023 — Leeds United 0-2 Manchester United, Elland Road.
- 19th February 2023 — Manchester United 3-0 Leicester City, Old Trafford.
Carabao Cup (1 Win, 1 Clean Sheet):
- 26th February 2023 — Manchester United 2-0 Newcastle United, Wembley Stadium (Final, MUFC won the match & kept a clean sheet to lift the trophy).
FA Cup (1 Win):
- 1st March 2023 — Manchester United 3-1 West Ham United, Old Trafford (Fifth Round).
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers (Group J, 1 Fixture, 1 Win, 1 Clean Sheet):
- 26th March 2023 — Luxembourg 0-6 Portugal, Stade de Luxembourg.
UEFA Europa League (3 Fixtures, 3 Wins, 1 Clean Sheet):
- 23rd February 2023 — Manchester United 2-1 FC Barcelona, Old Trafford (Intermediate Stage 2nd Leg).
- 9th March 2023 — Manchester United 4-1 Real Betis, Old Trafford (Round of 16 1st Leg).
- 16th March 2023 — Real Betis 0-1 Manchester United, Benito Villamarín (Round of 16 2nd Leg).
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Each boot features personalisation to the lateral side of the upper — the left with ‘FAMILIA’ alongside the Portugal flag, and the right with ‘CLAUDIA’ and the Portugal flag — symbolising the importance of family and faith in Dalot’s life and career.
- This pair feature Dalot’s exact fit specifications, with internal tailoring designed for enhanced lockdown and support during high-intensity match play.
- A custom internal heel construction provides additional padding and comfort, differing from retail-grade versions of the model.
- As a player issue model, this pair were manufactured with Nike’s Athlete Exclusive detailing, ensuring optimal fit and responsiveness for professional-level performance.
- Legacy & Historical Context:
- The 2022/23 season marked a defining period in Dalot’s rise as one of Europe’s top modern full-backs under Erik ten Hag.
- His performances were crucial in Manchester United’s resurgence, helping the club lift the Carabao Cup, finish inside the Premier League’s top four, and reach the FA Cup Final.
- At international level, Dalot’s consistent form earned him regular call-ups for Portugal, including key UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier fixtures.
- This pair symbolise the period in which Dalot evolved from promising talent into a core figure in both Manchester United and Portugal’s setups.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A photo matched, match worn pair from one of Manchester United’s most dynamic and technically gifted defenders.
- Worn during a trophy-winning season, including a major domestic cup final appearance at Wembley.
- Fully Athlete Exclusive specification, unavailable on the commercial market.
- A rare opportunity to obtain a genuine match worn pair from a rapidly ascending international star.
- Accompanied by the official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
