Raheem Sterling | Match-Worn Boots | 2019/20 | 8 Goals | 1 Assist | Manchester City

- Model: Nike Phantom VNM Elite

- Player: Raheem Sterling

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2019/20

- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7/US8

- Soleplate: FG (Custom — Tiempo Legend IV)

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

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Nike Phantom VNM Elite match worn by England and Premier League star Raheem Sterling.
• Worn in Premier League & UEFA Champions League fixtures with Manchester City, a campaign in which Sterling produced 36 goal contributions in 52 appearances across all competitions.
• Sterling also wore this pair in the 2019 FA Community Shield Final victory over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium. 
• This pair were worn in a total of 9 fixtures, in that time achieving 8 goals, 1 assist & 8 wins. 
• Top-tier, high-intensity match worn pair from one of the most explosive attacking seasons of Sterling’s entire career.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match History:

Premier League (6 Fixtures, 5 Wins, 6 Goals):

• 10th August 2019 — West Ham United 0-5 Manchester City, London Stadium (Sterling scored a hat-trick).
• 17th August 2019 — Manchester City 2-2 Spurs, Etihad Stadium (Sterling scored the opening goal of the game).
• 25th August 2019 — Bournemouth 1-3 Manchester City, Vitality Stadium (Sterling scored 1 goal).
• 14th September 2019 — Norwich City 3-2 Manchester City, Carrow Road.
• 28th September 2019 — Everton 1-3 Manchester City, Goodison Park (Sterling scored City’s 3rd goal of the game).
• 6th October 2019 — Manchester City 0-2 Wolves, Etihad Stadium. 

UEFA Champions League (2 Fixtures, 2 Wins, 1 Goal, 1 Assist):

• 18th September 2019 — Shakhtar Donetsk 0-3 Manchester City, OSK Metalisk.
• 1st October 2019 — Manchester City 2-0 Dinamo Zagreb, Etihad Stadium (Sterling scored 1 goal & created 1 assist).

FA Community Shield Final:

• 4th August 2019 — Liverpool 1-1 (5-6 pens) Manchester City, Wembley Stadium (Sterling scored the opening goal of the game).

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Right boot personalised with ‘UNRULY THIAGO-ROMEO’ to the lateral side of the upper.
• Left boot personalised with ‘UNRULY MELODY-ROSE’ to the lateral side of the upper.
• Specially custom made to measure in Nike’s world-renowned Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy.
• Features a fully bespoke soleplate taken from the Tiempo Legend IV (2011)—a setup never available to the public on the Phantom VNM.
• The modified soleplate is made transparent, with a printed graphic of the Phantom VNM retail plate beneath to disguise the customisation.
• Due to their bespoke construction, this pair feature no internal size labels, consistent with many Montebelluna-produced boots.
• Built to Sterling’s exact performance requirements during one of the peak phases of his career.  

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Exceptionally rare match worn boots from Sterling’s prime statistical season, making them a premium asset for long-term collectors.
• Perfect for collectors of Manchester City, England national team, or elite Premier League attacker memorabilia.
• The bespoke Montebelluna construction, unique soleplate, and personalised details significantly enhance collectability and value.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

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