- Model: Nike Phantom GT Elite
- Player: Edinson Cavani
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: UK9/US10
- Soleplate: SG-Pro (hollow aluminium studs, player-issue only)
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GT Elite match worn by legendary Uruguayan striker, Edinson Cavani, during his spell at Manchester United.
- Match worn in Premier League fixtures during the 2020/21 season, Cavani’s debut campaign at Old Trafford.
- Perfectly photo matched to in-game close-up shots of Cavani wearing them.
- Worn specifically in the 1-1 Premier League draw vs West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on 14th February 2021.
- Also worn in training sessions with Manchester United throughout the second half of the 2020/21 season.
- Due to Nike’s pandemic-era policy (March 2020–June 2021), boots featured no ID personalisation — instead, Cavani’s squad number ‘7’ was handwritten inside each boot by United’s kit staff.
- Fitted with hollow aluminium screw-in studs, an elite player-issue only feature not available at retail.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certification Package guaranteeing authenticity.
- Match History:
- 14th February 2021 — West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Manchester United, Premier League, The Hawthorns.
- Training Use:
- Multiple Manchester United training sessions during the second half of the 2020/21 season.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Unique Pandemic-Era ID: No printed name personalisation due to Nike’s temporary policy; ‘7’ handwritten inside by kit staff instead.
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Custom Studs: Equipped with hollow aluminium screw-in studs, exclusive to player-issue pairs.
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Elite-Level Wear: Strong match and training use evident, including photo-match confirmation.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Manchester United Provenance: Directly tied to Cavani’s memorable debut season at Old Trafford.
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Historic Pandemic-Era Detail: Exceptionally rare example of boots affected by Nike’s 2020–21 personalisation freeze, with unique handwritten ID.
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Legendary Striker: Cavani is one of football’s elite goalscorers, and match-worn United boots from his career are highly sought after.
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Player-Issue Exclusivity: Features bespoke hollow aluminium studs and Montebelluna craftsmanship, never released commercially.
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Authenticity Guaranteed: Photo matched, with provenance backed by the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
