- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite
- Player: João Cancelo
- Condition: Match Worn
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 14 Elite match worn by Portugal star full-back, João Cancelo.
- Match worn by the player during the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in Qatar whilst representing the Portugal national team.
- A fully photo-matched pair, verified to up-close, in-game imagery of Cancelo wearing them on the pitch during the tournament.
- Personalised with multiple custom inscriptions, reflecting Cancelo’s family, faith, and origins — adding a deeply personal touch to this World Cup-worn pair.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Personalised detailing:
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Right boot:
- ‘J. CANCELO’ & the Portugal flag to the lateral side.
- ‘MADE IN 2835’ to the medial side – a tribute to Cancelo’s Portuguese postal code from his birthplace, Barreiro.
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Left boot:
- ‘FILOMENA & ALICIA’ (his mother and daughter’s names) & the Portugal flag to the lateral side.
- ‘MOMMY BLESS ME’ to the medial side, a heartfelt nod to his late mother.
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Internal construction: Each boot features an additional custom padding layer lining the insole board for enhanced comfort and stability — a modification not present on retail pairs.
- Made in Bosnia: Player-issue production run from Nike’s elite manufacturing facility reserved for professional athletes.
- Match History:
- 24th November 2022 — Portugal 3-2 Ghana, Stadium 974 (Group H).
- 28th November 2022 — Portugal 2-0 Uruguay, Lusail Stadlum (Group H).
- 2nd December 2022 — South Korea 2-1 Portugal, Education City Stadium (Group H).
- 10th December 2022 — Morocco 1-0 Portugal, Al-Thumama Stadium (Quarter-Finals).
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- World Cup Provenance: From one of the world’s most prestigious tournaments — boots worn on the sport’s biggest stage.
- Photo-Matched Verification: Directly confirmed to World Cup imagery for total authenticity assurance.
- Deeply Personal Pair: With meaningful inscriptions referencing Cancelo’s family, late mother, and home roots — a window into the player’s life and mindset during the 2022 tournament.
- Elite Player Issue Quality: Custom-built comfort and performance specifications unique to João Cancelo’s requirements.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Supplied with the official Certificate of Authenticity, confirming full provenance and legitimacy.
