Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season
Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season

Manuel Akanji | Match-Worn Boots | 2023/24 4-In-A-Row Season

Regular price£500.00
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- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate

- Player: Manuel Akanji

- Condition: Match-Worn 

- Season: 2023/24

- Size: UK10/US11

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: China ‘Athlete Exclusive’

- Headline Features:

  • Puma Ultra Ultimate match worn by Swiss international and Inter Milan defender, Manuel Akanji.
  • Worn during the 2023/24 pre-season campaign and at the start of the Premier League season for Manchester City’s title-defending year.
  • A specially custom made-to-measure “Athlete Exclusive” pair, built by Puma’s professional player services division to Akanji’s personal specifications.
  • Each boot features personalised national flags of Switzerland and Nigeria to the medial heel area, representing Akanji’s dual heritage.
  • The initials ‘M&M’ — for Manuel & Melanie (his wife) — appear alongside these, while the lateral heels feature his children’s names, ‘AAYDEN’ and ‘KEEYAN’.
  • An exceptional personalised pair from one of Europe’s most intelligent and versatile modern defenders.
  • Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Modifications:

  • Professional Specification Construction:
     • Handcrafted Athlete Exclusive pair built to Akanji’s personal fit and comfort preferences.
     • Lighter-weight upper composition compared to the retail variant for increased responsiveness and control.
     • Enhanced internal heel padding and structure for additional lockdown stability — tailored to his playing style as a high-pressing, ball-playing defender.
  • Personalisation Details:
     • Switzerland & Nigeria flags embroidered to the medial heel area, symbolising his dual national heritage.
     • ‘M&M’ custom detailing for himself and his wife, Melanie.
     • Children’s names, ‘AAYDEN’ & ‘KEEYAN’, personalised to the lateral heel areas of the boots.

- Collector & Investment Significance:

  • A match-worn, athlete-exclusive Puma Ultra Ultimate pair from Manuel Akanji’s 2023/24 Manchester City season, part of the club’s historic era of dominance in English football.
  • Features rare dual-nationality personalisation and extensive family tributes — custom details that elevate the collector appeal.
  • Akanji established himself as a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s tactical system, seamlessly adapting across defensive positions.
  • A superb example of an elite-level, personalised Puma issue from one of the Serie A’s  most technically gifted defenders.
  • Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, including entry into the online verification portal.

Every item offered by BC Boots UK undergoes our in-house verification process, assessing player identification, match usage (where applicable), customisation details and provenance research.

Each piece is accompanied by an official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its status and documentation within our archive. Select items also include our full Certification Package, when specified within the individual listing.

We do not outsource authentication. Every item is reviewed and approved internally to ensure accuracy, transparency and collector confidence.

Each certificate issued by BC Boots UK includes a unique reference which can be verified through our secure online verification portal.

All pieces are despatched via DHL Express, fully insured and trackable. Vault pieces include complimentary worldwide delivery, securely packaged using archival-grade protective materials.

For international collectors, we manage customs documentation and secure transit procedures to ensure safe arrival.

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We offer a 14-day inspection period from the date of delivery.

If the item does not meet expectations, it may be returned in the condition received for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs).

All returned items must be shipped with all original packaging & documentation.

Our aim is to ensure every collector purchases with clarity and confidence.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

If display is desired, protective display cases are recommended to minimise dust and environment exposure.

BC Boots UK also offers optional professional framing and presentation solutions upon request through our trusted specialist partner.

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