Phil Foden | Player-Worn Boots | Dual-Hand Signed | 2018/19 | Manchester City
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- Model: Nike Phantom VSN Elite
- Player: Phil Foden
- Condition: Player-Worn & Dual-Hand Signed
- Season: 2018/19
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Nike Phantom VSN Elite player-worn and dual hand signe- by Manchester City and England star, Phil Foden.
- Worn by the player in training sessions during the Domestic Treble-winning 2018/19 season — a breakthrough campaign that saw Foden continue his emergence as one of Europe’s brightest young talents under Pep Guardiola.
- Features player-coded ‘999999999’ internal size labels, signifying that this pair were custom-made exclusively for Foden and never intended for retail sale.
- Each boot is personalised with ‘FODEN’ and the England flag to the lateral heel area.
- The left boot features a hole and slit manually cut by the player to accommodate a heel injury he was managing at the time — a unique and unmistakable sign of match use and player adaptation.
- Each boot has been beautifully hand signed by Foden to the lateral side of the upper.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Professional Specification Construction:
• Custom-built to Foden’s specific measurements by Nike’s athlete services.
• Advanced Flyknit upper providing adaptive lockdown and barefoot touch. -
Unique Player Adaptation:
• Foden personally cut a slit and hole in the heel of the left boot to alleviate discomfort from an ongoing injury — an extremely rare, identifiable player modification. -
Personalisation Details:
• ‘FODEN’ and the England flag applied to the lateral heel of each boot.
• Internal player code ‘999999999’ confirms athlete-exclusive production. -
Signature Details:
• Each boot features a hand-signed autograph by Foden in permanent black marker on the lateral upper.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A training-worn and dual hand-signed pair from the early stages of Phil Foden’s professional career — an era that laid the foundation for his rise to world-class status.
- Features rare visible in-play modification and exclusive player coding, making this pair a standout collectible.
- Symbolic of Foden’s journey from City academy prodigy to one of the club’s most influential players.
- A museum-grade piece for any serious collector of elite-level, early-career memorabilia.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, 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.
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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).
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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.
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