- Model: Nike Tiempo Air Legend II
- Player: Andrea Pirlo
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2008/09
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8/US9
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Ultra-rare Nike Tiempo Air Legend II match worn and dual hand signed by one of the greatest deep-lying playmakers in football history, Andrea Pirlo.
- Worn by the player during Serie A and UEFA Cup fixtures whilst representing AC Milan during the 2008/09 season, as well as in international matches for the Italy national team.
- Pirlo scored 2 goals & created 2 assists whilst wearing this pair across a total of 11 fixtures for club & country.
- Solely custom made to measure at Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Montebelluna, Italy — the same workshop responsible for the brand’s elite professional issue boots.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
Serie A (8 Fixtures, 1 Goal, 2 Assists, 5 Wins):
- 25th January 2009 — Bologna 1-4 AC Milan, Stadio Renato Dall’Ara.
- 28th January 2009 — AC Milan 1-1 Genoa, San Siro.
- 1st February 2009 — Lazio 0-3 AC Milan, Olimpico di Roma.
- 15th February 2009 — Inter Milan 2-1 AC Milan, Giuseppe Meazza.
- 22nd February 2009 — AC Milan 1-0 Cagliari, San Siro.
- 1st March 2009 — Sampdoria 2-1 AC Milan, Luigi Ferraris.
- 8th March 2009 — AC Milan 3-0 Atalanta, San Siro.
- 15th March 2009 — AC Siena 1-5 AC Milan, Artemio Franchi (Pirlo scored 1 goal & created 2 assists).
UEFA Cup (2 Fixtures, 1 Goal):
- 18th February 2009 — Werder Bremen 1-1 AC Milan, Weserstadion (3rd Round 1st Leg).
- 26th February 2009 — AC Milan 2-2 Werder Bremen, San Siro (3rd Round 2nd Leg, Pirlo scored 1 goal).
International Friendlies (Italy):
- 10th February 2009 — Brazil 2-0 Italy, Emirates Stadium.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom Construction:
• Specially built to Pirlo’s unique specifications for comfort, fit, and touch.
• Constructed from ultra-soft, premium leather, providing enhanced ball feel and flexibility.
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Exclusive Tongue Design:
• Features a bespoke one-piece tongue construction designed exclusively for Pirlo.
• Retail versions of the Tiempo Air Legend II featured a fold-over Velcro tongue — this player-issue configuration was never commercially available.
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Personalisation Details:
• Embroidered with Pirlo’s squad number ‘21’, synonymous with his career.
• The left boot features embroidery of his daughter’s name, “Angela”.
• The right boot features embroidery of his son’s name, “Nicolo”.
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Additional Build Notes:
• Professionally tailored internal shaping for Pirlo’s foot profile.
• Distinctive Italian craftsmanship from Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services facility.
- Condition Note:
Due to the natural aging process and oxidation, the plastic trim on the heel area has discoloured from gold to green, a characteristic consistent with original Nike Tiempo materials from this production era. This has no structural impact and underscores the authenticity and vintage nature of this piece.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A museum-grade, match-worn pair from one of football’s most intelligent and influential midfielders — the architect of Italy’s 2006 World Cup triumph and a defining figure of AC Milan’s golden era.
- Match worn pairs from Andrea Pirlo are exceptionally scarce, particularly with direct goal contribution provenance, making this a blue-chip investment for elite collectors.
- Represents a period of football history defined by technical excellence, composure, and artistry on the ball.
- A truly rare and significant artefact from one of the game’s all-time greats, complete with verified provenance via the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
