- Model: Adidas Predator Instinct
- Player: Juan Mata
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2014/15
- Size: UK7.25/US7.75
- Soleplate: SG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare match-worn Adidas Predator Instinct boots used by Spanish midfield maestro Juan Mata during the 2014/15 Barclays Premier League season with Manchester United.
- Worn throughout Mata’s first full campaign at Old Trafford — a season in which he played a decisive role under Louis van Gaal, with his iconic brace in the famous “Juanfield” 2-1 win over Liverpool at Anfield being one of the standout United performances of the decade.
- Specially custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services, built to full elite player-issue specifications.
- Quarter-size construction at UK7.25 (US7.75) — a sizing format never available to the public and reserved exclusively for elite professional players.
- Each boot features premium personalised detailing: ‘MATA 8’ to the lateral side and the Spain national flag at the heel.
- Crafted with professional-grade SG tooling designed for top-flight Premier League conditions.
- A scarce and highly desirable piece from one of the most technically gifted playmakers of his generation.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK COA.
- Player Features & Modifications:
Elite Player-Issue Construction:
- Custom-measured and built in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services to match Mata’s exact foot profile.
- Unique quarter-size specification (UK7.25) — non-retail and strictly reserved for elite professionals.
- Premium upper materials and internal structure shaped to Mata’s precise fit and comfort requirements.
- SG soleplate built with pro-level stability and traction for Premier League surfaces.
Personalisation:
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‘MATA 8’ inscription on the lateral side of each boot, matching his Manchester United squad number.
- Spain flag detailing at the heel, reflecting Mata’s international pedigree and success with the national team.
Provenance:
- Match worn by Mata during the 2014/15 Premier League season, his first full campaign at Manchester United.
- From the campaign in which he delivered one of the most memorable United performances of the modern era — his decisive brace at Anfield, including an iconic bicycle-kick finish.
- Produced and supplied exclusively to the player through Adidas Athlete Services, not obtainable at retail.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A premium, match-worn piece from one of the Premier League’s most technically refined and universally admired footballers.
- Mata is a World Cup and European Championship winner with Spain, as well as a fan favourite at Manchester United, Chelsea, and Valencia.
- Player-issue Predators from Mata are increasingly scarce, especially with full personalisation and non-retail custom sizing.
- Represents a strong investment item from a highly decorated midfielder whose legacy is celebrated across Europe.
- Complete with the BC Boots UK COA, offering secure long-term provenance.
