- Model: Puma Ultra Ultimate
- Player: Manuel Akanji
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2023/24
- Size: UK10/US11
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: China ‘Athlete Exclusive’
- Headline Features:
- Puma Ultra Ultimate match worn by Swiss international and Inter Milan defender, Manuel Akanji.
- Worn during the 2023/24 pre-season campaign and at the start of the Premier League season for Manchester City’s title-defending year.
- A specially custom made-to-measure “Athlete Exclusive” pair, built by Puma’s professional player services division to Akanji’s personal specifications.
- Each boot features personalised national flags of Switzerland and Nigeria to the medial heel area, representing Akanji’s dual heritage.
- The initials ‘M&M’ — for Manuel & Melanie (his wife) — appear alongside these, while the lateral heels feature his children’s names, ‘AAYDEN’ and ‘KEEYAN’.
- An exceptional personalised pair from one of Europe’s most intelligent and versatile modern defenders.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Professional Specification Construction:
• Handcrafted Athlete Exclusive pair built to Akanji’s personal fit and comfort preferences.
• Lighter-weight upper composition compared to the retail variant for increased responsiveness and control.
• Enhanced internal heel padding and structure for additional lockdown stability — tailored to his playing style as a high-pressing, ball-playing defender.
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Personalisation Details:
• Switzerland & Nigeria flags embroidered to the medial heel area, symbolising his dual national heritage.
• ‘M&M’ custom detailing for himself and his wife, Melanie.
• Children’s names, ‘AAYDEN’ & ‘KEEYAN’, personalised to the lateral heel areas of the boots.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A match-worn, athlete-exclusive Puma Ultra Ultimate pair from Manuel Akanji’s 2023/24 Manchester City season, part of the club’s historic era of dominance in English football.
- Features rare dual-nationality personalisation and extensive family tributes — custom details that elevate the collector appeal.
- Akanji established himself as a key figure in Pep Guardiola’s tactical system, seamlessly adapting across defensive positions.
- A superb example of an elite-level, personalised Puma issue from one of the Serie A’s most technically gifted defenders.
- Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring verified provenance and long-term collectible value.
