- Model: Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite
- Player: Phil Foden
- Condition: Match Worn
- Match: 2022 FA Community Shield
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8/US9
- Soleplate: FG (Custom Tiempo Legend IV)
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare match worn Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite boots used by Phil Foden during the 2022 FA Community Shield between Liverpool and Manchester City at the King Power Stadium on 30th July 2022.
- This was Foden’s final match prior to the start of Manchester City’s historic treble-winning 2022/23 season.
- Specially custom made to measure in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, tailored precisely to Foden’s foot shape.
- Features a custom FG soleplate lifted from the 2011 Tiempo Legend IV model, made transparent with a print of the retail version beneath for disguising purposes.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Context:
- Worn in the season-opening Community Shield fixture, a high-profile competitive match that sets the tone for the campaign.
- Directly links to Foden’s transition into a pivotal role in City’s treble-winning season.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Custom-built in Montebelluna to meet Foden’s exact foot measurements and comfort requirements.
- Bespoke FG soleplate provides traction and performance optimised for fast-paced attacking play.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Treble Season Precursor: Represents Foden’s last fixture before one of the most historic seasons in English football history.
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Rare Customisation: Soleplate adaptation from a 2011 Tiempo Legend IV makes this pair highly distinctive.
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Match-Worn Provenance: Documented from a high-profile Community Shield fixture.
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Long-Term Value: Early-season match-worn boots from Foden’s career continue to appreciate, especially from transitional and milestone moments.
