- Model: Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 Elite 'I Am The Future Of...'
- Player: Marcus Rashford
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2020/21
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK9 / US10
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Player features:
- A 1-of-1 museum-level pair of Nike Mercurial Superfly 7 Elite special edition boots, made exclusively for Marcus Rashford in 2020 & heavily match worn during the 2020/21 season.
- Match worn by Rashford in a staggering total of 19 fixtures across the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League & UEFA Nations League.
- Created by Nike to celebrate Rashford being awarded an MBE for his free school meals campaign, and launched during Black History Month.
- Boots are covered in messages written by 40 school children, responding to the phrase “I am the future of…”.
- Feature a Muhammad Ali lace quote: “Recognise how every moment of our journey is an important part of the growth of our soul.”
- Custom-built inside Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services factory.
- Worn in games producing 14 G/A (goals + assists), including his first career hat-trick vs RB Leipzig.
- Features unique photo-matched identifiers: snapped stud, kitman’s handwritten ‘10’, heavy wear, pitch markings & grass still present.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History
- This special 1/1 pair have been photo-matched to 19 fixtures across the 2020/21 season for both Manchester United and England:
Premier League (10 Matches, 6 G/A)
- 17th October 2020 — Newcastle United 1–4 Manchester United (St. James’ Park) — 1 goal, 2 assists
- 24th October 2020 — Manchester United 0–0 Chelsea (Old Trafford)
- 1st November 2020 — Manchester United 0–1 Arsenal (Old Trafford)
- 7th November 2020 — Everton 1–3 Manchester United (Goodison Park) — 1 assist
- 21st November 2020 — Manchester United 1–0 West Bromwich Albion (Old Trafford)
- 29th November 2020 — Southampton 2–3 Manchester United (St. Mary’s Stadium) — 1 assist
- 5th December 2020 — West Ham United 1–3 Manchester United (London Stadium) — 1 goal
- 12th December 2020 — Manchester United 0–0 Manchester City (Old Trafford)
- 13th March 2021 — Manchester United 1–0 West Ham United (Old Trafford)
- 24th April 2021 — Leeds United 0–0 Manchester United (Elland Road)
UEFA Champions League (6 Matches, 7 G/A)
- 20th October 2020 — Paris Saint-Germain 1–2 Manchester United (Parc des Princes) — 1 goal (90th minute winner)
- 28th October 2020 — Manchester United 5–0 RB Leipzig (Old Trafford) — 3 goals (first career hat-trick)
- 4th November 2020 — İstanbul Başakşehir 2–1 Manchester United (Fatih Terim Stadium)
- 24th November 2020 — Manchester United 4–1 İstanbul Başakşehir (Old Trafford) — 1 goal
- 2nd December 2020 — Manchester United 1–3 Paris Saint-Germain (Old Trafford) — 1 goal
- 8th December 2020 — RB Leipzig 3–2 Manchester United (Red Bull Arena) — 1 assist
UEFA Nations League (2 Matches, 1 Goal)
- 11th October 2020 — England 2–1 Belgium (Wembley Stadium) — 1 goal
- 14th October 2020 — England 0–1 Denmark (Wembley Stadium)
UEFA Europa League (1 Match)
- 18th March 2021 — AC Milan 0–1 Manchester United (San Siro, Round of 16 Second Leg)
- Player Features & Modifications
- 1-of-1 Edition:
- Produced as part of Nike’s Marcus Rashford Boot Project in celebration of his MBE award.
- Boots carry 40 unique messages from school children, written in response to the phrase “I am the future of…”.
- Predominantly black upper, nodding to Manchester United academy rules where youth players were restricted to black boots only.
- Inspirational Detail:
- Muhammad Ali quote printed across the laces.
- Rashford wore them as a tribute to his upbringing, his activism, and as a symbol of youth empowerment.
- Custom Fit:
- Tailored in Montebelluna, Italy, to Rashford’s exact measurements.
- Left boot fitted with extra padding and protection for injury prevention.
- Photo-Match Identifiers:
- Heavy match wear including snapped stud and grass/pitch markings still visible.
- Kitman’s handwritten ‘10’ marking.
- Personalised construction throughout.
- Collector & Investment Significance
- Historic Pair: Directly linked to Rashford’s activism, his MBE award, and Nike’s Black History Month tribute.
- On-Pitch Legacy: Worn in 19 matches for Manchester United and England, including his first career hat-trick and last-minute winner vs PSG.
- Cultural Importance: Represents more than football — a symbol of Rashford’s fight for social change.
- Museum-Level Artifact: 1-of-1 provenance, making them among the most significant Rashford pieces in existence.
