- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII
- Player: Neymar Jr
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2011/12
- Size: UK8.5/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Italy
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Vapor VIII match worn and double hand signed by Neymar Jr., one of the world’s greatest footballers.
- Worn during the 2011/12 season for Santos FC and the Brazil national team, capturing a defining stage of Neymar’s early career.
- Fully bespoke construction, custom made to measure in Italy with internal player-coded labels ‘999999999’ — confirming these were never made for commercial retail sale.
- Player Features & Customisations:
- Personalisation on the boots reflects Neymar’s style and identity:
- Right boot lateral side: ‘OUSADIA’ (Portuguese for “Daring”)
- Right boot medial side: ‘NJR 11’
- Left boot lateral side: ‘ALEGRIA’ (Portuguese for “Joy”)
- Left boot medial side: ‘NJR 11’
- Each boot features Neymar’s beautifully clear, unrushed hand signature.
- Elite-Level Structural Modifications:
- Fully bespoke shape and silhouette designed specifically to Neymar’s foot dimensions and striking technique.
- SG-Pro player-only stud configuration and reinforced areas consistent with elite match use at the professional level.
- Historical Significance:
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Early Career Provenance: Match worn during Neymar’s formative years at Santos FC, as he was rapidly establishing himself as a global star.
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Personal History: Originally gifted by Neymar to his friend Raphael Galhardo, adding an extra layer of unique provenance.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Museum-Level Rarity: Dual signed, bespoke, match-worn Nike Mercurials from Neymar’s early career are exceptionally rare.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, offering guaranteed player provenance and long-term investment potential.
