- Model: Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite
- Player: Kevin De Bruyne
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK8.5/US9.5
- Soleplate: SG-Pro Anti-Clog
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Servcies)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GT 2 Elite match worn and dual hand-signed by Kevin De Bruyne, one of the greatest playmakers in Premier League history.
- Worn in Premier League fixtures during the 2022/23 season — a historic treble-winning campaign as Manchester City lifted the Premier League, FA Cup, and UEFA Champions League titles.
- De Bruyne scored a stunning match-winning free-kick in this pair during the 0-1 victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
- Custom-built at Nike’s elite Montebelluna Athlete Services factory in Italy to KDB’s exact specifications.
- Each boot bears a clear, unrushed autograph to the lateral side of the upper.
- Authenticated with the BC Boots UK Certification Package guaranteeing full provenance and legitimacy.
- Match History:
- 29th October 2022 — Leicester City 0–1 Manchester City, King Power Stadium — De Bruyne scored the only goal with a world-class free-kick.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Personalisation:
• Right boot — “MASON MILIAN 10.03.2016” & “ROME 31.10.2018” with the Belgium flag.
• Left boot — “SURI 03.09.2020” with the Belgium flag.
- Construction: Hand-crafted to De Bruyne’s specifications at Nike’s Montebelluna Athlete Services facility in Italy.
- Soleplate: SG-Pro Anti-Clog configuration — unreleased to the retail market on the Lucent Pack colourway DF specification.
- Interior Modifications: Additional custom padding in the heel for comfort and stability.
- Insole Alteration: The underside “Nike Grip” contour completely shaven off at KDB’s personal request.
- Signature Placement: Beautifully clear, hand-signed autographs on both boots, each to the lateral upper.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Treble-Winning Season Provenance: Directly worn during Manchester City’s legendary 2022/23 campaign.
- Goal-Scoring Provenance: Worn in the match featuring De Bruyne’s iconic free-kick winner versus Leicester City.
- Montebelluna Craftsmanship: Rare Italian-made, player-exclusive model with bespoke customisations.
- Double Signed: Autographs perfectly placed and preserved on both boots — an exceptionally scarce feature.
- PFA Player of the Year Legacy: De Bruyne is one of only three players in history to win the award in consecutive seasons.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Accompanied by the official Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance Documentation.
