- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite
- Player: Fred
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2021/22
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Colourway: Volt/Black/Bright Crimson
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Superfly 8 Elite match worn by Brazilian international midfielder, Fred.
- Worn by the player across multiple Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures during the 2021/22 season whilst representing Manchester United.
- A fully photo-matched pair — verified to up-close, in-game photography of Fred wearing them on-pitch during competitive fixtures.
- Personalised with family names, offering a touching glimpse into the player’s off-field life and inspirations.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Personalised Detailing:
- Left boot: ‘MARIA’ & ‘GERCINO’ — names of Fred’s close family members.
- Right boot: ‘BENJAMIN’ & ‘MONIQUE’ — representing his wife and son.
- Elite player-issue specifications: Custom-built Superfly 8 Elite model produced in Nike’s professional athlete facility in Bosnia.
- Internal comfort modifications: Professionally reinforced insole boards and heel padding for stability and responsiveness — features not found on retail models.
- SG-Pro soleplate: Hybrid metal-stud configuration tailored for maximum traction on damp Premier League surfaces.
- Match History:
Premier League (8 Fixtures, 1 Goal, 1 Assist, 4 Wins):
- 14th August 2021 — Manchester United 5-1 Leeds, Old Trafford (Fred scored 1 goal).
- 22nd August 2021 — Southampton 1-1 Manchester United, St. Mary’s (Fred created the assist for United’s goal).
- 29th August 2021 — Wolves 0-1 Manchester United, Molineux.
- 19th September 2021 — West Ham United 1-2 Manchester United, London Stadium.
- 25th September 2021 — Manchester United 0-1 Aston Villa, Old Trafford.
- 2nd October 2021 — Manchester United 1-1 Everton, Old Trafford.
- 24th October 2021 — Manchester United 0-5 Liverpool, Old Trafford.
- 30th October 2021 — Spurs 0-3 Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
UEFA Champions League (2 Fixtures, 2 Wins):
- 29th September 2021 — Manchester United 2-1 Villarreal, Old Trafford (Group F).
- 20th October 2021 — Manchester United 3-2 Atalanta, Old Trafford (Fred created 1 assist, Group F).
2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers (Brazil):
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10th October 2021 — Colombia 0-0 Brazil, Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez (Group A).
- 15th October 2021 — Brazil 4-1 Uruguay, Arena Amazonia (Group A).
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Premier League provenance: Directly worn in top-flight English fixtures for one of the world’s most iconic clubs.
- Photo-matched authenticity: Verified to in-game images ensuring complete provenance confidence.
- Personalised family inscriptions: Unique insight into Fred’s personality and motivation — a hallmark of his player-issue boots.
- Elite-level rarity: True professional-issue Mercurial Superfly 8s from Nike’s Bosnia athlete line — never released in this specification to retail.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Supplied with the official Certificate of Authenticity, verifying full provenance and legitimacy.
