- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor X
- Player: Alessio Cerci
- Condition: Match Worn
- Season: 2014/15
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.5/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro (Custom Superfly IV)
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
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Ultra-rare Nike Mercurial Vapor X match worn by former Italian winger, Alessio Cerci, during the 2014/15 season with AC Milan.
- Specially custom made to measure in Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Features a full-length carbon fibre soleplate adapted from the Superfly IV model — a modification not available to the public and permitted for only a select group of elite players including Hazard, Januzaj, and Willian.
- Each boot is personalised: the lateral side of the upper features the Italy flag, the right boot has the player’s initials & squad number ‘A.C.11’, and the left boot features the player’s wife’s name ‘FEDERICA’.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Match Context:
- Worn across Serie A and UEFA Champions League fixtures for AC Milan during the 2014/15 campaign.
- Represents Cerci’s peak years in Italy, providing direct evidence of elite match use and professional customisation.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
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Elite Player Issue: Only a handful of players were permitted this custom Superfly IV soleplate on the Vapor X, making this pair extremely rare.
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Match-Worn Provenance: Directly tied to Serie A & Champions League appearances, enhancing historical value.
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Personalisation: Family and national references add uniqueness and collectibility.
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Long-Term Investment: Cerci match-worn Vapor X boots are scarce on the market, and custom modifications increase desirability among collectors and investors.
