- Item: Nike Vapor Grip SMU Goalkeeper Gloves
- Player: Thibaut Courtois
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: UK11
- Made in: China ‘SAMPLE’
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare match worn Nike Vapor Grip SMU gloves worn by Thibaut Courtois, widely regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in world football.
- Worn in La Liga and UEFA Champions League fixtures during the 2020/21 season whilst playing for Real Madrid.
- SAMPLE-labelled, athlete-exclusive SMU gloves made specifically for the player — not available to the public in any form.
- Featuring personalised straps, custom construction and unmistakable signs of elite-level match use.
- A rare and highly desirable piece of goalkeeper memorabilia from one of the modern era’s greatest shot-stoppers.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Construction:
Professional SMU Build:
- Fully custom Specially Made Unique (SMU) model produced exclusively for Courtois.
- Constructed to his exact specifications, with pro-grade materials differing significantly from the retail Vapor Grip versions.
- Internal labels read “SAMPLE – NOT FOR RESALE”, verifying their status as non-commercial, player-issued gloves reserved for Nike-contracted professionals.
Personalisation:
- Each glove features the player’s name ‘COURTOIS’ on the custom wrist straps — a detail unique to his match-worn sets.
Match-Worn Characteristics:
- Heavy use visible throughout the palms, gussets and strap areas, consistent with repeated in-game use across La Liga and Champions League fixtures.
- Grip degradation, abrasion marks and wear patterns all match high-intensity goalkeeper usage.
- Provenance & Season Context:
- The 2020/21 campaign saw Courtois remain one of the most consistent performers in Spain, making 52 appearances across all competitions for Real Madrid.
- He recorded 21 clean sheets, including major Champions League nights and key La Liga fixtures that kept Madrid in the title race until the final day.
- Courtois was widely praised throughout the season for his shot-stopping, aerial dominance and distribution — attributes fully reflected in his match-used equipment.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Match-worn goalkeeper gloves from elite modern keepers are increasingly sought after due to low survival rates and heavy in-game wear.
- Courtois’ memorabilia is in high demand due to his status as a multiple Champions League winner, La Liga champion and one of the defining goalkeepers of his generation.
- SMU “SAMPLE / Not for Resale” gloves are exceptionally scarce.
- A premium museum-grade item for collectors of Real Madrid, Champions League and elite goalkeeper memorabilia.
- Fully authenticated by BC Boots UK, ensuring long-term value protection.
