- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite
- Player: Lisandro Martínez
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Colourway: Chlorine Blue/Laser Orange/Marina
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite boots match worn by World Cup–winning defender and Manchester United star, Lisandro “The Butcher” Martínez, during his debut season at Old Trafford.
- Worn across Premier League, UEFA Europa League & Carabao Cup fixtures during the 2022/23 season, following his £56.7 million transfer from Ajax in the summer of 2022.
- This pair marks the beginning of Martínez’s Manchester United journey — a season that saw him quickly establish himself as a fan favourite and one of the Premier League’s most commanding defenders.
- In the absence of external name personalisation, Martínez’s squad number ‘6’ is handwritten inside each boot by the Manchester United kit staff.
- The pair show strong match use throughout, having been photo-matched to multiple fixtures with clear, unique wear identifiers.
- A rare, debut-season worn pair from a World Cup–winning centre-back now cemented among the modern greats of Argentine football.
- Match History:
Premier League (6 Fixtures, 3 Wins, 2 Clean Sheets):
- 9th October 2022 – Everton 1–2 Manchester United (Goodison Park).
- 16th October 2022 – Manchester United 0–0 Newcastle United (Old Trafford).
- 22nd October 2022 – Chelsea 1–1 Manchester United (Stamford Bridge).
- 30th October 2022 – Manchester United 1–0 West Ham United (Old Trafford).
- 6th November 2022 – Aston Villa 3–1 Manchester United (Villa Park).
- 13th November 2022 – Fulham 1–2 Manchester United (Craven Cottage).
UEFA Europa League (4 Fixtures, 4 Wins, 3 Clean Sheets):
- 6th October 2022 – Omonoia Nicosia 2–3 Manchester United.
- 13th October 2022 – Manchester United 1–0 Omonoia Nicosia (Old Trafford).
- 27th October 2022 – Manchester United 3–0 Sheriff (Old Trafford).
- 3rd November 2022 – Real Sociedad 0–1 Manchester United (Reale Arena).
Carabao Cup (1 Fixture, 1 Win):
- 10th November 2022 – Manchester United 4–2 Aston Villa (Old Trafford).
Martínez kept five clean sheets across these fixtures — a testament to his defensive quality in his debut campaign.
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Construction: Custom professional issue, manufactured by Nike to Martínez’s exact playing specifications.
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Personalisation:
- Internal handwritten “6” squad number in both boots by Manchester United kit staff.
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Performance Enhancements:
- SG-Pro soleplate built for maximum traction in soft-ground Premier League conditions.
- Precision-fitted internal structure for player-specific comfort and responsiveness.
- Provenance: Conclusively photo-matched to multiple Premier League and European fixtures via visible scuffs, wear patterns, and internal markings.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Historic Context: Martínez’s debut Manchester United season, establishing himself as a cult hero and key figure in Erik ten Hag’s side.
- Rarity: The only known pair of debut-season worn boots from “The Butcher” to surface on the memorabilia market.
- Provenance: Matched to 11 competitive fixtures across domestic and European competition.
- Legacy: From World Cup champion to Manchester United leader, this pair represents the beginning of his Premier League rise.
- Authenticity: Fully verified and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity (COA).
