- Model: Nike Phantom GX Elite
- Player: Rúben Dias
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK11 / US12
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- An exceptionally rare piece of football history, match worn by Rúben Dias during the 2022/23 season — Manchester City’s historic treble-winning campaign.
- Photo-matched to 12 fixtures, including the 2023 FA Cup Final vs Manchester United and the UEFA Champions League Final vs Inter Milan.
- Dias remained unbeaten in all 12 matches wearing this pair (10 wins, 2 draws).
- Includes appearances across the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League knockout rounds.
- Features personalisation of ‘RUBEN DIAS’ with the Portugal flag to the heel area.
- Distinctive cut-out hole in the heel of the left boot among the photo-matched identifiers.
- Authenticity is fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History
This pair of boots have been photo-matched to 12 fixtures across Manchester City’s 2022/23 treble-winning season:
Premier League (6 matches)
- 8th April 2023 — Southampton 1–4 Manchester City (St. Mary’s).
- 15th April 2023 — Manchester City 3–1 Leicester City (Etihad).
- 26th April 2023 — Manchester City 4–1 Arsenal (Etihad).
- 30th April 2023 — Fulham 1–2 Manchester City (Craven Cottage).
- 3rd May 2023 — Manchester City 3–0 West Ham United (Etihad).
- 14th May 2023 — Everton 0–3 Manchester City (Goodison Park).
UEFA Champions League (5 matches)
- 11th April 2023 — Manchester City 3–0 Bayern Munich (Etihad, Quarter-Final 1st Leg).
- 19th April 2023 — Bayern Munich 1–1 Manchester City (Allianz Arena, Quarter-Final 2nd Leg).
- 9th May 2023 — Real Madrid 1–1 Manchester City (Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Semi-Final 1st Leg).
- 17th May 2023 — Manchester City 4–0 Real Madrid (Etihad, Semi-Final 2nd Leg).
- 10th June 2023 — Manchester City 1–0 Inter Milan (Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Final).
FA Cup
- 3rd June 2023 — Manchester City 2–1 Manchester United (Wembley Stadium, Final).
Player Features & Modifications
- Custom Construction:
- Built to Dias’ exact foot shape and measurements for tailored fit.
- SG-Pro Hyperstability soleplate engineered for maximum stability on soft ground.
- Personalisation:
- ‘RUBEN DIAS’ + Portugal flag stitched onto each boot.
- Photo-Match Identifiers:
- Distinctive cut-out hole in the heel of the left boot.
- Pitch markings still present from the final match use — the Champions League final.
- Heavy wear and scuffing consistent with in-game action.
- Placement of name and flag personalisation details.
- Collector & Investment Significance
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Treble Season Provenance: Directly tied to Manchester City’s most historic campaign, including the Champions League Final and FA Cup Final.
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Unbeaten Run: Dias wore these boots across 12 fixtures without losing, making them symbolic of City’s dominance. This pair represent a museum-grade artefact from one of the world’s best defenders at the peak of his career.
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Photo-Matched Certainty: Verified against close-up match images with multiple unique identifiers.
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Elite Defender: Worn by one of the finest centre-backs in world football and the leader of City’s backline.
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One-of-a-Kind Provenance: Match worn in the defining fixtures of club and player history.
