- Model: Nike Phantom GX Elite
- Player: Rico Lewis
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2023/24
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK7.5 / US8.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro, CTR360 Maestri III
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GX Elite match worn by Manchester City’s young English star, Rico Lewis, during the 2023/24 season.
- Worn across Premier League, UEFA Champions League, FA Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, and UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifier fixtures for both club and country.
- Worn in a total of 12 competitive fixtures across all competitions.
- A historic season for Manchester City, winning a record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title – the first team ever to achieve this feat.
- Lewis scored his first senior goal for Manchester City, as well as making his England debut and registering three assists while wearing this pair.
- Custom-built to his exact specifications by Nike’s Athlete Services in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Features discontinued soleplate technology from early 2010s models.
- Personalised with ‘RL82’ and flags representing his heritage – England, Jamaica, and Barbados.
- Authenticated by the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
Rico Lewis wore this exact pair in 12 competitive fixtures during the 2023/24 season:
Premier League
- 4th November 2023 — Manchester City 6–1 Bournemouth, Etihad.
- 3rd December 2023 — Manchester City 3–3 Tottenham Hotspur, Etihad.
- 6th December 2023 — Aston Villa 1–0 Manchester City, Villa Park.
- 16th December 2023 — Manchester City 2–2 Crystal Palace, Etihad — Lewis’ first senior goal.
- 30th December 2023 — Manchester City 2–0 Sheffield United, Etihad.
- 31st January 2024 — Manchester City 3–1 Burnley, Etihad.
FIFA Club World Cup:
- 22nd December 2023 — Manchester City 4–0 Fluminense — Final, King Abdullah Sports City.
UEFA Champions League (Group G):
- 7th November 2023 — Manchester City 3–0 Young Boys, Etihad — 1 assist.
- 28th November 2023 — Manchester City 3–2 RB Leipzig, Etihad.
- 13th December 2023 — Red Star Belgrade 2–3 Manchester City, Rajko Mitić Stadium — 1 assist.
UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifiers (England):
- 20th November 2023 — North Macedonia 1–1 England, Tose Proeski Arena — England debut, became the nation’s 20th youngest debutant.
FA Cup:
- 7th January 2024 — Manchester City 5–0 Huddersfield Town, Etihad — 1 assist.
- Player Modifications:
- Custom construction by Nike Athlete Services in Montebelluna, Italy, to the player’s exact specifications.
- Soleplate: Custom SG-Pro configuration taken from the CTR360 Maestri III, T90 Laser IV, and Tiempo Legend IV models, discontinued for retail in 2013.
- Personalisation:
- Right boot: ‘RL82’ (initials and squad number).
- Left boot: Flags of England, Jamaica, and Barbados.
- Built around Rico’s custom last with tailored internal reinforcement layers for stability and performance.
- Collector & Investor Significance:
- Worn in 12 matches across 5 competitions for club and country.
- Worn when Lewis scored his first senior goal for Manchester City.
- Worn for his England senior debut, becoming the 20th youngest player in England’s history.
- From Manchester City’s record-breaking fourth consecutive Premier League title-winning season.
- Custom Montebelluna-built Nike boots featuring a discontinued soleplate, unique to elite professionals.
- Significant matchwear from one of England’s brightest young talents.
- Fully authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
