Cristiano Ronaldo's Match-Worn Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite Boots: A Piece of Football History - Worn on 200th International Appearance

In the world of football memorabilia, some items transcend their physical form to become true artefacts of sporting history. This ultra-rare, photo-matched, goal-scoring pair of Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite boots, worn by Cristiano Ronaldo during the 2022/23 season, is one such treasure.

These boots are not just footwear — they are witnesses to iconic moments, personal milestones, and records that will echo through football history for generations to come, representing a record-breaking period in the career of one of the greatest players the beautiful game has ever seen.

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A Season of Milestones: Portugal & Al-Nassr

The 2022/23 season was a unique chapter in Ronaldo’s legendary career. Splitting his time between representing Portugal in UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier fixtures and competing in the Saudi Pro League for Al-Nassr, he showcased his enduring brilliance on both the international and domestic stage whilst wearing this exact pair of his bespoke made Nike Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite football boots.

This exact pair were worn across seven official fixtures — two for Portugal and five for Al-Nassr — with Ronaldo finding the net four times in that time.

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A Landmark in Football History — The 200th International Appearance

Perhaps the most significant outing for these boots came on 20th June 2023, when Portugal faced Iceland at the Laugardalsvöllur Stadium in the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier fixture.

Before kick-off, Ronaldo was presented with a Guinness World Record plaque for becoming the first male player to reach 200 international caps — a record that cements his place among the immortals of the game.

That night, wearing this very pair, he delivered yet another clutch moment — scoring the match-winning goal in the 89th minute of the match, confirming a 0–1 victory for his nation. It was his 123rd international goal, extending a tally that no other male footballer in history has matched.

Just days earlier, on 17th June 2023, Ronaldo had also worn these boots in Portugal’s 3–0 win over Bosnia at the Estádio da Luz.

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Saudi Pro League Brilliance

In domestic competition with Al-Nassr, these boots continued their journey through a string of high-profile fixtures:

• 28th April 2023 — A 4–0 win over Al-Raed, Ronaldo scoring once at Al-Awwal Park.

• 8th May 2023 — A 1–1 draw against Al-Khaleej at home.

• 16th May 2023 — A 0–2 away victory over Al-Tai, Ronaldo adding another goal at the Prince Abdul Aziz bin Musa’ed Stadium.

• 23rd May 2023 — A thrilling 3–2 win against Al-Shabab, Ronaldo again on the scoresheet at Al-Awwal Park.

• 27th May 2023 — A 1–1 away draw against Al-Ettifaq at the Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium.

Across both continents, the boots carried Ronaldo to decisive goals, vital points, and historic milestones.

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Player Personalisation & Unique Features

These are no ordinary Mercurials. Specially custom-made at Nike’s elite Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy, they are tailored exactly to Ronaldo’s specifications — down to the quarter size of UK 7.75 / US 8.75, without standard retail size labels. The metallic silver, hyperpink, and black colourway is accented by Ronaldo’s iconic ‘CR7’ branding and the Portugal flag on the lateral side of each boot.

In an intimate personal touch, the heel sections are adorned with the names of his children:

• Right boot: “EVA MARIA”, “ALANA MARTINA”, “BELLA”

• Left boot: “MATEO”, “CRIS JR.”

This detail not only highlights Ronaldo’s devotion to family but also makes this pair entirely unique — a personalised design that will never be replicated.

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Signs of Battle — Wear, Tear, & Turf

Every scuff, scratch, and smudge tells its own story. The boots show heavy match use, with visible wear and tear across every section — testament to the intensity of the matches they endured.

Remarkably, turf and grass remain embedded in the soleplate and studs, still carrying a trace of the Laugardalsvöllur pitch from Ronaldo’s 200th international match. These are not just signs of use — they are physical remnants of football history. This pair feature the FG soleplate configuration, CR7's preferred choice of studs since 2018 in order to preserve his joints, particularly, his knees.

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Photo-Matched Proof & Authenticity

This pair has been perfectly photo-matched to in-game close-ups of Ronaldo in action, providing irrefutable evidence of its use. Each match, each moment, each goal — verified and certified.

As with all high-value items in our collection, these boots come with the BC Boots UK Certification Package, guaranteeing full authenticity and provenance.

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A Rare Opportunity for Collectors & Investors

For serious collectors, opportunities like this are almost mythical. This is more than just match-worn memorabilia — it is a tangible piece of the Cristiano Ronaldo legend, intertwined with a record-breaking international career and a new era in the Middle East.

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Owning this pair is owning a slice of history — a story of goals, glory, and greatness that continues to inspire millions around the world.

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Enquire here now to secure these iconic boots before they disappear into a private collection, never to be seen on the open market again.