Ronaldinho | Match-Worn | Photo-Matched | 2012 | 4 Goals inc. Hat-Trick | 5 Assists | Nike Tiempo Legend IV

- Model: Nike Tiempo Legend IV

- Player: Ronaldinho (Ronaldo de Assis Moreira)

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2012

- Size: UK9.5/US10.5

- Soleplate: FG

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

• Nike Tiempo Legend IV pair match-worn by Brazilian icon Ronaldinho during the 2012 season.
• Worn whilst representing Atlético Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A.
• Match-used in 5 confirmed league fixtures, producing an extraordinary 9 goal contributions (4 goals, 5 assists).
• Includes the legendary 6-0 victory over Figueirense on 6th October 2012, where Ronaldinho recorded a hat-trick and two assists in a single performance.
• Player-coded internal size labels reading ‘999999999’, signifying a special player-issue promotional build not released to the commercial retail market.
• Each boot personalised with ‘R49’ embroidery to the lateral upper and Brazil flag detailing to the medial side.
• ‘R10’ hand-written to the sole of the left boot, likely applied by the player as a personal identifier.
• Presented in Ronaldinho’s preferred FG soleplate configuration, a selection he regularly favoured throughout his professional career over SG alternatives.
• Accompanied by the full BC Boots UK Certification Package.

- Match History:

This pair were worn across 5 confirmed Campeonato Brasileiro Série A fixtures during Atlético Mineiro’s 2012 campaign.

• 6th October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 6-0 Figueirense, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Hat-trick scored by Ronaldinho + 2 assists).
• 14th October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 2-1 Sport Recife, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (1 assist).
• 17th October 2012 — Santos 2-2 Atlético Mineiro, Estádio Urbana Caldeira.
• 21st October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 3-2 Fluminese, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (2 assists).
• 11th November 2012 — Vasco da Gama 1-1 Atlético Mineiro, Estádio São Januário (1 goal).

- Player Features & Modifications:

• Player-Issue Internal Coding:
  ◦ ‘999999999’ coded internal size labels — a Nike athlete promotional coding not used on retail production pairs.
  ◦ Signifies bespoke professional allocation.

• Personalisation Detailing:
  ◦ ‘R49’ embroidery to each boot — referencing the number 49 shirt selected during the 2012 season in honour of his mother’s 1949 birth year.
  ◦ Brazil national flag embroidery to medial side.
  ◦ ‘R10’ hand-written sole marking to left boot. 

• Soleplate Specification:
  ◦ FG configuration as preferred by Ronaldinho throughout much of his elite career.
  ◦ Visible stud wear and pitch staining consistent with high-level professional competition. 

• Match Wear Evidence:
  ◦ Soleplate discolouration from elite-level natural grass surfaces.
  ◦ Distinct upper creasing and leather softness from professional match use.
  ◦ Overall condition consistent with confirmed multi-match wear. 

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Ballon d’Or Winner & Global Icon: One of the most technically gifted and commercially influential footballers of the modern era.
• Statistical Brilliance: 9 goal contributions in just 5 confirmed matches elevates narrative strength and historic desirability.
• Historic Performance Provenance: Direct association with the iconic 6-0 masterclass performance in October 2012.
• Player-Coded Nike Build: ‘999999999’ internal coding provides an elite-level authenticity marker not found on retail pairs.
• Emotional Personalisation: ‘R49’ tribute to his mother adds rare personal storytelling depth to the piece.
• Authenticated: Issued with the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including full provenance and documentation.