- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor XI
- Player: Alexandre Pato
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2013/14
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8/US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor XI match worn by Brazilian forward Alexandre Pato, one of the most naturally gifted strikers of his generation.
- Worn during the 2013/14 season, encompassing his spell with Corinthians and international friendly appearances for the Brazil national team.
- Custom made to measure at Nike’s world-renowned Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy, ensuring full professional specification and a bespoke fit.
- Each boot features embroidered personalisation:
- • ‘P7’ to the lateral side, denoting Pato’s initial and preferred squad number.
- • Brazil national flag to the medial side of each boot.
- A rare example of a fully personalised, match-worn Pato pair from a period in which he remained a key figure in Brazilian football.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Elite Athlete Services Construction:
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Precision-built inside Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services factory — the same facility responsible for the boots of Nike’s top contracted athletes.
- Enhanced internal structure, materials, and shaping tailored specifically to Pato’s measurements and preferences.
- SG-Pro stud configuration featuring pro-grade rubberised screw-in studs for optimal shock absorption never commercially released.
Personalisation Details:
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Lateral side: Embroidery of ‘P7’, Pato’s initial and signature number.
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Medial side: Brazil flag stamped onto the upper, reflecting his national identity and international status.
- Provenance:
- Match worn across multiple fixtures for Corinthians during the early stages of the 2013/14 Brazilian campaign.
- Also worn during Brazil national team international friendly matches and training sessions across the same season.
- A period where Pato remained a high-profile attacking option for club and country.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A ultra-rare, match-worn Mercurial from Alexandre Pato, a player renowned for his explosive pace, technical flair, and iconic goal-scoring prime at AC Milan.
- Athlete Services Mercurials with full personalised detailing remain exceptionally scarce, particularly from players with global recognition.
- Represents a standout era of Brazilian football talent and the final stages of Pato’s peak years on the international stage.
- An outstanding addition to any serious collection focused on Brazil internationals, Nike Athlete Services models, or elite-level match-worn footwear.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring full and verified provenance.
