- Model: Adidas Predator LZ
- Player: Xavi
- 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 double 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.
- Sourced directly from the player, originally gifted by Xavi himself to a personal friend.
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Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- 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.
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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.
- Worn and 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 double 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.
