Jérémy Doku | Match-Worn Boots | Photo-Matched | 2024/25 | 2 Goals | 1 Assist | Manchester City

- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite ‘Cosmic Speed 2’ Special Edition

- Player: Jérémy Doku

- Condition: Match-Worn 

- Season: 2024/25

- Size: UK9/US10

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: China ‘PROMO’

- Headline Features:

• Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Vapor 16 Elite ‘Cosmic Speed 2’ Special Edition boots match-worn by Manchester City winger, Jérémy Doku.
• Worn during Premier League and UEFA Champions League fixtures throughout the 2024/25 campaign.
• This special edition Mercurial release was reserved exclusively for a select group of Nike’s most explosive attacking players, with only Jérémy Doku, Vinícius Júnior, and Cole Palmer chosen to wear the model.
• This pair have been conclusively photo-matched to close-up, in-game imagery of the player wearing them on pitch, with multiple unique wear characteristics serving as definitive identifiers.
• Due to extensive elite-level use, the boots exhibit substantial visible wear throughout both the uppers and soleplates.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Match History:

Premier League:

• 1st December 2024 — Liverpool 2–0 Manchester City, Anfield.
• 4th December 2024 — Manchester City 3–0 Nottingham Forest, Etihad Stadium (1 goal, 1 assist, Player of the Match).
• 7th December 2024 — Crystal Palace 2–2 Manchester City, Selhurst Park.
• 15th December 2024 — Manchester City 1–2 Manchester United, Etihad Stadium (Manchester Derby).
• 21st December 2024 — Aston Villa 2–1 Manchester City, Villa Park.
• 26th December 2024 — Manchester City 1–1 Everton, Etihad Stadium (1 assist). 

UEFA Champions League:

• 11th December 2024 — Juventus 2–0 Manchester City, Allianz Stadium (League Phase).

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Originally personalised with “J. DOKU” alongside both the Belgium and Ghana national flags, representing the player’s dual heritage.
• Due to extensive match use, elements of the detailing have worn away over time.
• The right boot retains “J. D” alongside the Belgium flag, whilst the left boot retains “J. DOKU” with a partially visible Belgium flag.
• Fully custom made-to-measure for the player with a bespoke internal fit and construction.
• Equipped with the SG-Pro soleplate, a configuration never commercially released to the public on this specific model.
• Internal size labels are stamped “PROMO”, confirming production exclusively for athlete use rather than commercial retail distribution.

- Condition & Match Use Evidence:

• This pair display extensive signs of heavy match use, including notable upper wear, soleplate abrasion, and degradation of personalisation elements.
• Multiple areas of wear and tear visible throughout the boots served as key reference points during the photo-matching process.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Fully photo-matched, special edition match-worn boots from one of football’s most electrifying modern wingers.
• Rare PROMO athlete-exclusive SG-Pro configuration of a model never released commercially in this setup.
• Direct association with Nike’s elite “Cosmic Speed” campaign significantly enhances long-term collector appeal.
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.