- Model: Nike CTR360 Maestri III
- Player: Toby Alderweireld
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2013/14
- Size: UK10/US11
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike CTR360 Maestri III match worn by former Belgian international defender, Toby Alderweireld.
- Worn during the 2013/14 season in La Liga, UEFA Champions League, and international fixtures whilst representing Atlético Madrid and the Belgium national team.
- This pair were worn in a total of 8 fixtures, in that time Alderweireld scored 1 goal & kept 3 clean sheets.
- Specially custom made to measure (MTM) by Nike’s elite Athlete Services division in Montebelluna, Italy, the same facility responsible for crafting boots for the brand’s top contracted professionals.
- Each boot features personalised embroidery of ‘ALDERWEIRELD 3’ to the lateral side of the upper, accompanied by the Belgium national flag.
- Internal player coding ‘999999999’ signifies this pair were produced exclusively for Alderweireld and were never intended for commercial retail sale.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
International Friendlies (Belgium):
- 14th November 2013 — Belgium 0-2 Colombia, Koning Boudewijn Stadion.
- 19th November 2013 — Belgium 2-3 Japan, Koning Boudewijn Stadion (Alderweireld scored 1 goal).
UEFA Champions League (Atlético Madrid):
- 22nd October 2013 — Austria Vienna 0-3 Atlético Madrid, Ernst-Happel Stadion (Group G).
- 26th November 2013 — Zenit St. Petersburg 1-1 Atlético Madrid, Petrovsky (Group G).
- 11th December 2013 — Atlético Madrid 2-0 Porto, Vincente Calderón (Group G).
La Liga (Atlético Madrid):
- 19th October 2013 — Espanyol 1-0 Atlético Madrid, RCDE Stadium.
- 10th November 2013 — Villarreal 1-1 Atlético Madrid, La Cerámica.
- 23rd November 2013 — Atlético Madrid 7-0 Getafe, Vincente Calderón.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Montebelluna Professional Construction:
• Handcrafted within Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy — the pinnacle of Nike’s bespoke bootmaking craftsmanship.
• Individually made to Alderweireld’s anatomical measurements and fit requirements.
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Custom Soleplate:
• Equipped with a professional SG-Pro soleplate, providing superior traction and stability on natural wet surfaces.
• Reinforced stud chassis designed for enhanced underfoot responsiveness and balance, ideal for defensive transitions.
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Internal Specifications:
• Player-coded inner labels (‘999999999’) confirming non-retail, player-exclusive origin.
• Enhanced internal padding and fit shaping for improved lockdown and comfort.
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External Personalisation:
• Embroidered ‘ALDERWEIRELD 3’ and printed Belgium flag detailing to the lateral side of each boot.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare, Montebelluna-made Nike player issue from a defender who was integral to Atlético Madrid’s La Liga title-winning 2013/14 campaign and Belgium’s World Cup qualification that season.
- Alderweireld’s boots from this era are seldom available on the market, particularly match worn and Athlete Services constructed pairs.
- Represents a key period in his career — his breakout season in Spanish football before his subsequent Premier League move.
- A standout example of Nike’s CTR360 Maestri III line, revered for its touch, control, and elegance — enhanced further by the bespoke Montebelluna craftsmanship.
- An exceptional collector’s item for enthusiasts of Atlético Madrid, Belgium, or Montebelluna-produced Nike player-issue memorabilia.
