- Model: Nike Phantom GX II Elite (Ballon d’Or Winner Special Edition)
- Player: Rodri
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2024/25
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK10.5 / US11.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro Hyperstability
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- An unrepeatable investment-grade artefact, 1/1 Special Edition boots – designed by Nike exclusively for Rodri to celebrate winning the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
- Worn by Rodri in the final Premier League fixture of the 2024/25 season vs Bournemouth, this his comeback fixture from the ACL injury sustained early on in the season.
- Photo-matched to in-game images, using unique wear patterns and personalised detailing.
- Unique all-white to gold fade design, with chrome-gold soleplate and iridescent Swoosh.
- Personalised with ‘RODRIGO’ + Spain flag on lateral side.
- Symbolism of victory: Features Nike’s Goddess of Victory with ‘24’ inscriptions, representing his Ballon d’Or winning year.
- Bespoke construction: Custom flat Gripknit upper (different from ribbed retail), tailored padding, unique stitching, hand-made inside Nike’s Montebelluna facility.
- Museum-level collectible from the world’s best player in 2024.
- Authenticity guaranteed with BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Provenance & Match History
Created for Rodri’s Ballon d’Or Triumph:
- Crowned best player in world football in 2024, after leading Manchester City to a fourth consecutive Premier League title and Spain to UEFA Euro 2024 glory, where he was named Player of the Tournament.
- Designed as a one-of-one celebratory boot, reserved exclusively for Rodri.
- Match Worn:
- Debuted in his return from ACL injury (sustained September 2024) in City’s 3–1 win over Bournemouth (20th May 2025, Etihad Stadium) – final home fixture of the season.
- Custom Build Features:
- Flat-surfaced upper, unlike retail ribbed Phantom GX II.
- Enhanced internal padding, bespoke stitching, and completely unique fit profile.
- Chrome gold SG-Pro Hyperstability soleplate, never made available at retail.
- Nike’s Goddess of Victory icon with ‘24’ (Ballon d’Or year) on collar and insoles.
- Collector & Investment Significance
- 1/1 Global Exclusive: This exact pair were created solely for Rodri by Nike – no other player received a Ballon d’Or edition.
- Historic Provenance: Directly tied to Rodri’s Ballon d’Or win, cementing his place as the world’s top player in 2024.
- Match-Worn Proof: Perfectly photo-matched, complete with wear, tear, and pitch markings.
- Hand-Made Prestige: Constructed inside Nike’s Montebelluna facility – the gold standard in bespoke athlete boots.
- Investment Appeal: With the player’s central role in City’s dynasty and Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph, Ballon d’Or items, especially of Rodri’s, will eternally remain exceptionally scarce and historically significant.
