Bruno Fernandes | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2022/23 | 2 Goals | 2 Assists | Manchester United & Portugal

- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite

- Player: Bruno Fernandes

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2022/23

- Size: UK7/US8

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite pair match-worn by Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.
• Worn across 8 competitive fixtures during the 2022/23 season in domestic & European competition.
• Also worn whilst representing the Portugal national team in UEFA Nations League fixtures & throughout Manchester United's pre-season tour campaign.
• Registered 4 direct goal involvements (2 goals + 2 assists) across the 8 competitive fixtures worn in this exact pair.
• Fully photo-matched to close-up, in-game imagery of Fernandes wearing the boots on pitch.
• This pair were the very first Bruno wore as Manchester United's number 8 following his official switch from number 18 in July 2022.
• The left boot of this pair notably tore during match use and was internally taped/repaired for continued use.
• Museum-level artefact combining multi-match use, milestone significance and elite-level performance output.
• Accompanied by full BC Boots UK Certification Package. 

- Match History:

This pair have been conclusively photo-matched to 8 fixtures during Manchester United & Portugal’s 2024/25 campaign.

Premier League:

• 13th August 2022 – Brentford 4-0 Manchester United, Gtech Community Stadium.
• 2nd October 2022 – Manchester City 6-3 Manchester United, Etihad Stadium (Manchester Derby).
• 9th October 2022 – Everton 1-2 Manchester United, Goodison Park.
• 19th October 2022 – Manchester United 2-0 Spurs, Old Trafford (1 goal).

UEFA Europa League (Group E):

• 15th September 2022 – FC Sheriff 0-2 Manchester United, Stadionul Zimbru.
• 6th October 2022 – Omonia Nicosia 2-3 Manchester United, GSP Stadium (1 assist).

UEFA Nations League A (Portugal):

• 24th September 2022 – Czech Republic 0-4 Portugal, Fortuna Arena (1 goal & 1 assist).
• 27th September 2022 – Portugal 0-1 Spain, Estádio da Luz.

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Personalisation:
  ◦ Right boot (lateral): ‘BRUNO’ with Portugal flag.
  ◦ Right boot (medial): ‘MATILDE’.
  ◦ Left boot (lateral): ‘ANA’ with Portugal flag. 
  ◦ Left boot (medial): ‘GONÇALO’.
• Match Wear:
  ◦ Heavy elite-level match wear consistent with repeated first-team usage.
  ◦ Clear upper creasing, abrasion patterns and soleplate wear.
  ◦ Distinct reference points used in forensic photo-matching, including the lateral side forefoot upper tesr on the left boot.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Milestone Pair: First pair worn by Fernandes as Manchester United‘s no. 8 — a defining career landmark.
• Performance Output: 4 G/A across 8 fixtures in this exact pair.
• Museum-Level Artefact: Combines rarity, performance data, narrative and visual authentication — positioning this as one of the strongest Bruno Fernandes pairs ever to surface on the market.
• Authenticated: Accompanied by full BC Boots UK Certification Package.