Andrea Pirlo | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2008/09 | 2 Goals | 2 Assists | AC Milan & Italy

- Model: Nike Tiempo Air Legend II

- Player: Andrea Pirlo

- Condition: Match-Worn & Dual Hand-Signed 

- Season: 2008/09

- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8/US9

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Nike Tiempo Air Legend II match-worn and dual hand-signed by one of the greatest deep-lying playmakers in football history, Andrea Pirlo.
• Worn by the player during Serie A and UEFA Cup fixtures whilst representing AC Milan during the 2008/09 season, as well as in international matches for the Italy national team.
• Pirlo scored 2 goals & created 2 assists whilst wearing this pair across a total of 11 fixtures for club & country.
• Solely custom made to measure at Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy — the same workshop responsible for the brand’s elite professional issue boots.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package documentation, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match History:

Serie A (8 Fixtures, 1 Goal, 2 Assists, 5 Wins):

• 25th January 2009 — Bologna 1-4 AC Milan, Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
• 28th January 2009 — AC Milan 1-1 Genoa, San Siro.
• 1st February 2009 — Lazio 0-3 AC Milan, Olimpico di Roma.
• 15th February 2009 — Inter Milan 2-1 AC Milan, Giuseppe Meazza.
• 22nd February 2009 — AC Milan 1-0 Cagliari, San Siro.
• 1st March 2009 — Sampdoria 2-1 AC Milan, Luigi Ferraris.
• 8th March 2009 — AC Milan 3-0 Atalanta, San Siro.
• 15th March 2009 — AC Siena 1-5 AC Milan, Artemio Franchi (Pirlo scored 1 goal & created 2 assists).

UEFA Cup (2 Fixtures, 1 Goal):

• 18th February 2009 — Werder Bremen 1-1 AC Milan, Weserstadion (3rd Round 1st Leg).
• 26th February 2009 — AC Milan 2-2 Werder Bremen, San Siro (3rd Round 2nd Leg, Pirlo scored 1 goal). 

International Friendlies (Italy):

• 10th February 2009 — Brazil 2-0 Italy, Emirates Stadium.

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Custom Construction:
   • Specially built to Pirlo’s unique specifications for comfort, fit, and touch.
   • Constructed from ultra-soft, premium leather, providing enhanced ball feel and flexibility.
• Exclusive Tongue Design:
   • Features a bespoke one-piece tongue construction designed exclusively for Pirlo.
   • Retail versions of the Tiempo Air Legend II featured a fold-over Velcro tongue — this player-issue configuration was never commercially available.
• Personalisation Details:
   • Embroidered with Pirlo’s squad number ‘21’, synonymous with his career.
   • The left boot features embroidery of his daughter’s name, 'Angela'.
   • The right boot features embroidery of his son’s name, 'Nicolo'.
• Additional Build Notes:
   • Professionally tailored internal shaping for Pirlo’s foot profile.
   • Distinctive Italian craftsmanship from Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services facility.

- Condition Note:

Due to the natural aging process and oxidation, the plastic trim on the heel area has discoloured from gold to green, a characteristic consistent with original Nike Tiempo materials from this production era. This has no structural impact and underscores the authenticity and vintage nature of this piece.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• A museum-grade, match-worn pair from one of football’s most intelligent and influential midfielders — the architect of Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph and a defining figure of AC Milan’s golden era.
• Match worn pairs from Andrea Pirlo are exceptionally scarce, particularly with direct goal contribution provenance, making this a blue-chip investment for elite collectors.
• Represents a period of football history defined by technical excellence, composure, and artistry on the ball.
• A truly rare and significant artefact from one of the game’s all-time greats, complete with verified provenance via the BC Boots UK Certification Package.