- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate
- Player: Antony
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK8 /US9
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Vietnam ‘ATHLETE EXCLUSIVE’
- Headline Features:
- Puma Ultra Ultimate match worn by £86 million Brazilian winger, Antony, during his debut 2022/23 season with Manchester United.
- This pair are a special ‘Athlete Exclusive’ model, signifying that they were not produced for commercial retail sale.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match History:
Premier League:
- 27th April 2023 — Spurs 2-2 Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
- Season Context:
- The 2022/23 campaign marked Antony’s first season in the Premier League, following his record-breaking £86 million transfer from Ajax to Manchester United.
- The Brazilian international quickly became known for his flair, creativity, and signature left-footed strikes, helping United secure a top-four finish and Carabao Cup glory under Erik ten Hag.
- Player Features & Customisation:
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Exclusive Athlete Specification:
• Constructed as an ‘Athlete Exclusive’ edition, confirming they were tailor-made for Antony’s personal use and unavailable to the public.
• Designed to the player’s exact measurements and fit profile, offering superior lockdown and comfort.
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Personalisation Details:
• The left boot features ‘FAVELA’ to the lateral heel area — a tribute to Antony’s roots in São Paulo, Brazil.
• The right boot features ‘TITIO’, a personal reference from the player.
• Both boots are adorned with the Brazil national flag at the heel tab.
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Construction Notes:
• SG soleplate configuration, optimised for soft ground conditions frequently used in English football.
• Internal reinforcements and lightweight upper composition for increased responsiveness and control.
- Provenance & Authenticity:
- Match worn by Antony during Premier League and domestic cup fixtures throughout his debut season with Manchester United.
- Includes the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, verifying player use and exclusivity.
- Physical wear patterns and personalisation details align with on-pitch imagery of the player from the 2022/23 season.
- Collector & Investment Value:
- A match worn, athlete-exclusive pair from one of football’s most skilful and marketable modern wingers.
- Represents a historic first-season piece from Antony’s Manchester United career.
- A rare and desirable collector’s item, showcasing the custom craftsmanship and individuality of top-level professional issue Puma boots.
