- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate
- Player: Raphaël Varane
- Condition: Match worn
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
- Size: UK9.5/US10.5
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Vietnam ‘Athlete Exclusive’
- Headline Features:
- Puma Ultra Ultimate match worn by France international and World Cup winner, Raphaël Varane, one of the most accomplished central defenders of the modern era.
- Worn throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, representing the France national team.
- This pair were worn in all of France’s matches from the second Group D fixture onwards, including the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final, played on 18th December 2022 at the Lusail Stadium, in which France lost on penalties to Argentina in what is widely considered one of the greatest World Cup Finals of all time.
- A true “Athlete Exclusive” pair, manufactured exclusively for Varane and not made available for retail sale.
- Perfectly photo-matched to up-close, in-game shots of the player wearing them across multiple fixtures.
- Exhibits tremendous signs of heavy match use, including pitch elements still present across the uppers and soleplates.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Athlete-Exclusive construction, built by Puma Athlete Services to Varane’s exact fit specifications.
- Each boot features personalisation detailings of his children’s names — ‘RUBEN’ and ‘ANAÏS’ — to the lateral heel area, alongside the France national flag on the heel tab.
- The initials ‘RV’ have been hand-written by France national team kit staff to the forefoot area of the soleplate for dressing room identification.
- Custom SG tooling designed for optimal traction on turf conditions in Qatar.
- Elite pro-grade materials and precision-built interior construction deliver unmatched comfort, stability, and responsiveness.
- Made in Vietnam, with non-retail Athlete Exclusive designation.
- Match History & Key Fixtures:
- 26th November 2022 — France 2–1 Denmark – Stadium 974 (Group D).
- 30th November 2022 — Tunisia 1–0 France – Education City Stadium — (Group D).
- 4th December 2022 — France 3–1 Poland – Al Thumama Stadium — (Round of 16).
- 10th December 2022 — England 1–2 France – Al Bayt Stadium — (Quarter-Final).
- 14th December 2022 — France 2–0 Morocco – Al Bayt Stadium — (Semi-Final).
- 18th December 2022 — Argentina 3–3 France (4–2 pens) – Lusail Stadium — (World Cup Final).
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- World Cup Final worn boots from one of football’s most decorated defenders, used in arguably the greatest final in tournament history.
- Represents France’s 2022 campaign, culminating in an epic showdown with Argentina and Lionel Messi.
- Athlete-exclusive, non-retail Puma issue with personal family name detailings — an extremely rare combination.
- Boots worn in six consecutive World Cup fixtures, carrying visible match use and historical provenance.
- A museum-grade centrepiece for any elite match-worn collection, representing the pinnacle of international football.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, confirming authenticity, match use, and player attribution.
