- Model: Adidas Profi
- Player: Mark Hughes
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 1984/85
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK9 / US9.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Austria
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Adidas Profi match worn and dual hand signed by Manchester United and Wales legend, Mark Hughes.
- Worn extensively during the 1984/85 English First Division season while representing Manchester United.
- Used across multiple competitive fixtures throughout the campaign, including the FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on 18th May 1985 against Everton.
- Manchester United secured a historic 0-1 victory in front of a crowd exceeding 100,000 spectators.
- Displays exceptional period-correct wear, with original leather breakdown, pitch abrasion, and authentic 1980s match use characteristics throughout.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Hughes carved his original squad number ‘16’ directly into the leather upper on the medial side of each boot — a deeply personal and historically significant detail.
- This practice was common among Manchester United players of the era, later echoed by members of the famous Class of ’92 with their early squad numbers.
- Each tongue has been beautifully hand signed by Mark Hughes, featuring clear, unhurried autographs.
- Photographic evidence of Hughes signing this exact pair has been obtained, with a non-watermarked copy supplied to the purchaser.
- Historical & Collector Significance:
- A museum-grade piece from one of the most iconic periods in Manchester United history.
- Represents Hughes at the peak of his early United career, culminating in FA Cup Final success at Wembley.
- Combines match worn provenance, direct player personalisation, and verified dual autographs — an exceptionally rare trifecta.
- An investment-level artefact from the golden era of English football, offering unmatched historical depth and authenticity.
