Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea
Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea

Willian | Match-Worn Boots | 2015/16 | Chelsea

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- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor X

- Player: Willian

- Condition: Match-Worn

- Season: 2015/16

- Size: UK7.5/US8.5

- Soleplate: SG-Pro

- Made in: Bosnia

- Headline Features:

  • Nike Mercurial Vapor X match worn by Brazilian international winger, Willian.
  • Match worn by the player during the 2015/16 UEFA Champions League season whilst playing for Chelsea FC.
  • Willian scored the opening goal in the 4–0 UEFA Champions League Group Stage win over Maccabi Tel Aviv on 16th September 2015 at Stamford Bridge whilst wearing this model.
  • Each boot features personalisation of the player’s squad number ‘#22’ along with the Brazil national flag to the medial side.
  • The lateral side of each boot is personalised with ‘FAMILY #WVMV’, referencing Willian’s close personal motto and initials.
  • This pair were player-issued with internal code ‘999999999’, confirming that they were not made for retail sale and were produced exclusively for Willian by Nike’s professional athlete department.
  • Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Features & Modifications:

  • Custom Professional Construction:
     • Specially built within Nike’s Athlete Services programme for Willian’s precise fit and performance preferences.
     • Made in Bosnia, consistent with Nike’s elite-level manufacturing facilities for contracted professionals.
  • SG-Pro Soleplate:
     • Equipped with the SG-Pro Hyperstability soleplate, optimised for maximum traction in wet and soft-ground conditions — preferred by Willian for winter Premier League fixtures.
     • Never made available on the retail version of this particular Mercurial Vapor X model in this configuration.
  • Personalisation:
     • ‘#22’ and Brazil flag on the medial side.
     • ‘FAMILY #WVMV’ on the lateral side — a distinctive hallmark of Willian’s player-issue boots.
  • Player Issue Internal Code:
     • ‘999999999’ internal size label, a Nike identifier used only for custom, non-commercial player stock.

- Match History:

  • 16th September 2015 — Chelsea 4-0 Maccabi Tel Aviv, UEFA Champions League Group Stage, Stamford Bridge (Willian opened the scoring).

- Context & Provenance:

  • 2015/16 marked a transitional season for Chelsea, yet Willian emerged as one of the club’s standout performers, consistently delivering goals and assists from midfield.
  • His free-kick goal record in the UEFA Champions League that season was one of the finest in Europe.
  • These boots represent a key period in Willian’s career where he established himself as a top Premier League winger and integral figure for both club and country.
  • A stunning, photo-matchable example of a Nike Mercurial Vapor X from Willian’s peak Chelsea years. 

- Collector & Investment Significance:

  • Directly match worn in UEFA Champions League fixtures — including a goal-scoring performance.
  • Distinct personalisation referencing his family, making the pair uniquely identifiable to the player.
  • Rare Nike Athlete Services issue featuring internal code ‘999999999’, unavailable to the public.
  • Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

Every item offered by BC Boots UK undergoes our in-house verification process, assessing player identification, match usage (where applicable), customisation details and provenance research.

Each piece is accompanied by an official BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming its status and documentation within our archive. Select items also include our full Certification Package, when specified within the individual listing.

We do not outsource authentication. Every item is reviewed and approved internally to ensure accuracy, transparency and collector confidence.

Each certificate issued by BC Boots UK includes a unique reference which can be verified through our secure online verification portal.

All pieces are despatched via DHL Express, fully insured and trackable. Vault pieces include complimentary worldwide delivery, securely packaged using archival-grade protective materials.

For international collectors, we manage customs documentation and secure transit procedures to ensure safe arrival.

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We offer a 14-day inspection period from the date of delivery.

If the item does not meet expectations, it may be returned in the condition received for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs).

All returned items must be shipped with all original packaging & documentation.

Our aim is to ensure every collector purchases with clarity and confidence.

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Match-worn & player-issued boots are preserved in their authentic condition, including natural signs of professional use.

We recomend storing boots in a cool, dry environment away from direct sunlight. Avoid cleaning, polishing, or altering the item, as this may affect its historical integrity and value.

If display is desired, protective display cases are recommended to minimise dust and environment exposure.

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