- Model: Nike Phantom GT Elite
- Player: Kevin De Bruyne
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.5/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro Anti-Clog
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Nike Phantom GT Elite match worn by one of the greatest midfielders of his generation, Kevin De Bruyne.
- Worn by the player across Premier League, FA Cup & Carabao Cup fixtures for Manchester City during the 2020/21 season.
- This proved to be another Premier League title-winning campaign for City, with KDB playing a vital role in the club's success.
- 'King Kev' wore this pair extensively in 5 fixtures across the above aforementioned competitions, in that time scoring 1 goal & creating 3 assists.
- Specially custom made to measure in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
These exact boots were worn by De Bruyne in the following fixtures:
Premier League (3 Fixtures, 2 Wins, 2 Goals, 2 Assists):
- 15th December 2020 — Manchester City 1-1 West Bromwich Albion, Etihad Stadium.
- 19th December 2020 — Southampton 0-1 Manchester City, St. Mary’s (KDB created the assist for the match-winning goal).
- 3rd January 2021 — Chelsea 1-3 Manchester City, Stamford Bridge (De Bruyne scored 1 goal & created 1 assist).
Carabao Cup (1 Fixture, 1 Win):
- 6th January 2021 — Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City, Old Trafford (Semi-Finals).
FA Cup (1 Fixture, 1 Win, 1 Assist):
- 10th January 2021 — Manchester City 3-0 Birmingham City, Etihad Stadium (Third Round, KDB created 1 assist).
- Player Features & Customisations:
- Specially made to measure at Nike’s elite Montebelluna Athlete Sercvices facility.
- No internal size labels, as typical of bespoke player-issued Montebelluna pairs.
- De Bruyne's squad number ‘17’ is handwritten to the medial rear of each boot by Manchester City kit staff.
- This handwritten ID is a defining trait of Nike-sponsored players’ boots during the March 2020 – June 2021 period, during which Nike halted providing their sponsored athlete's boots with ID/personalisation due to the cost implications of the Coronavirus pandemic.
- Each boot contains additional heel padding for enhanced lockdown & comfort.
- Custom insoles present, featuring the Montebelluna factory logo (left) and Nike Swoosh with “Made in Italy” (right).
- The player’s custom foot last (mould) ID number is written inside both boots by the Italian craftsmen.
- Collector & Investor Significance:
- Worn by De Bruyne during a dominant Manchester City campaign.
- De Bruyne is one of only three players in history to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year in successive seasons.
- These boots were used in multiple high-magnitude matches, including a Manchester derby semi-final and a title-defining away win at Chelsea in which he directly contributed to 2 of City's 3 goals.
- A museum-level piece from one of the greatest midfielders of the modern era.
- Extremely rare, photo-matched match-worn De Bruyne boots.
- Custom Montebelluna-made pair with correct pandemic-era Nike player issue details.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package for complete authentication guarantee.
