- Model: Nike Phantom GX Elite
- Player: John Stones
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.5/US8.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro, CTR360 Maestri ii
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GX Elite match worn by England & Manchester City star defender, John Stones.
- Worn during the historic Treble-winning 2022/23 season, in which Stones played a pivotal role across 34 appearances.
- Used in 4 fixtures across Premier League, UEFA Champions League & Euro 2024 qualifiers — unbeaten in all, resulting in 4 wins, with 2 clean sheets.
- Features personalisation of:
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- ‘STONES 5’ to the lateral side of each boot.
- Children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH KOBE’ to the medial sides.
- Custom-built with reinforced soleplate and internal padding for elite comfort and protection.
- Includes the BC Boots UK Certification Package with full authenticity guarantee.
- Match History:
Premier League (1 Match):
- 1st April 2023 — Manchester City 4-1 Liverpool, Etihad Stadium.
UEFA Champions League (1 Match):
- 14th March 2023 — Manchester City 7-0 RB Leipzig, Round of 16 (2nd Leg), Etihad Stadium.
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers (2 Matches):
- 23rd March 2023 — Italy 1-2 England, Group C, Diego Armando Maradona Stadium.
- 26th March 2023 — England 2-0 Ukraine, Group C, Wembley Stadium.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Montebelluna Athlete Services Construction: Fully custom made in Italy to Stones’ measurements.
- Personalisation Details:
- ‘STONES 5’ etched.
- Children’s names ‘CONNIE ISAIAH KOBE’ etched to medial sides.
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Custom Soleplate: Transparent CTR360 Maestri II outsole disguised as standard SG Phantom GX.
- Protective Reinforcements:
- Internal carbon fibre plate for durability & metatarsal protection.
- Extra reinforced insole board for rigidity.
- Added padding under lacing system for comfort & prevention of lace bite.
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Elite Match Use: Evidence of top-level use across 4 fixtures in Treble-winning season & international duty.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Treble-Winning Provenance: Directly tied to Manchester City’s historic 2022/23 Treble, making them one of Stones’ most significant player-issue items.
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International Importance: Worn in Euro 2024 qualifiers, including England’s famous away win in Naples vs Italy.
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Ultra-Rare Customisation: Bespoke Montebelluna build with hidden CTR360 soleplate and protective reinforcements.
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High Collectibility: Represents Stones’ transformation into a world-class hybrid defender-midfielder under Guardiola.
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Authenticity Guaranteed: Verified with perfect provenance and backed by the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
