- Item: Podoactiva Shin Pads
- Player: Theo Hernández
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2017/18
- Made in: Spain
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare match worn Podoactiva shin pads used by Theo Hernández during the 2017/18 La Liga season with Real Madrid.
- Specially bespoke made for Hernández to match his exact shin measurements, providing maximum protection and comfort.
- Each pad features personalisation of the player’s name and squad number ‘THEO 15’.
- Constructed fully from carbon fibre with a thin internal padding layer to optimise impact absorption while remaining lightweight.
- Right pad shows a snap in the carbon fibre sustained during a heavy tackle in a La Liga fixture — a unique sign of authentic match use.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match & Season Context:
- Worn throughout La Liga fixtures during the 2017/18 season as Hernández featured for Real Madrid.
- Represents a formative stage in Hernández’s career as he established himself at top-flight level in Spain.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Professional Construction:
- Fully custom-built by Podoactiva for elite-level athletes; these shin pads were not produced for retail.
- Carbon fibre shell designed for lightweight impact resistance, with internal padding for comfort and protection.
Personalisation:
- ‘THEO 15’ prominently displayed on each pad for identification and authenticity.
Wear Provenance:
- Right pad contains visible carbon fibre snap from on-pitch impact, verifying direct match usage.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Elite-Level Artefact: Represents one of Hernández’s earliest seasons at top-level club football.
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Rare Bespoke Item: Fully custom carbon fibre Podoactiva shin pads are only made for professional athletes, extremely scarce in the collector market.
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Match-Worn Provenance: Includes direct evidence of in-game action, increasing historical and investment value.
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Authenticity: Comes with BC Boots UK COA, guaranteeing its provenance.
