Xavi | Match-Issued Boots | Dual Hand-Signed | 2012/13 | Barcelona

- Model: Adidas Predator LZ

- Player: Xavi Hernández Creus

- Condition: Match-Issued & Dual Hand-Signed 

- Season: 2012/13

- Size: UK7.5/US8

- Soleplate: SG

- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)

- Headline Features:

• Adidas Predator LZ match-issued to and dual hand-signed by one of the greatest midfielders of all time, Xavi Hernández. 
• Match-issued to the player for La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures during the 2012/13 season whilst playing for FC Barcelona. 
• Originating directly from the player, originally gifted by Xavi himself to a personal friend. 
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.

- Player Modifications & Personalisation:

• Specially custom made to measure by hand in Germany by Adidas’ Athlete Services, built to Xavi’s exact specifications and requirements. 
• Each boot features personalisation of the player’s name ‘XAVI’ to the lateral side of the upper. 
• Fitted with custom suede insoles, permanently glued into place during manufacturing to prevent internal slippage and maximise comfort. 
• Constructed using premium materials and structural reinforcements unavailable on retail variants. 

- Signature & Provenance:

• Both boots have been beautifully hand-signed by Xavi in clear, un-rushed signatures. 
• Originally gifted directly by Xavi to a close friend, featuring personal dedications:
  
• “un abrazo Joaquin” – translated: “a hug Joaquin”. 
• “muchos ánimos Joaquin” – translated: “lots of encouragement Joaquin”. 
• Please note: the name “Joaquin” dedication on the left boot was later removed by the previous owner, though the signature and inscription remain visible. 
• A rare dual-signed and player-issued piece from the heart of Barcelona’s golden era. 

- Collector & Investment Significance:

• Xavi is widely regarded as one of football’s most intelligent and influential midfielders, a core architect of Barcelona’s tiki-taka dynasty and Spain’s golden generation. 
• Issued during an era in which Barça dominated both La Liga and European football, underlining its historic significance. 
• Match-issued pairs from Xavi are incredibly scarce, with dual-signed examples being rarer still. 
• Represents a tangible piece of Barcelona’s golden era, when Xavi orchestrated a footballing revolution. 
• A museum-grade collectible from one of the greatest playmakers in the history of the game. 
• Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into the online verification portal.