- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor IX
- Player: Pedro
- Condition: Match worn
- Tournament: 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK5/US6
- Soleplate: FG, Mercurial Vapor VII
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor IX match worn by Pedro, World Cup-winning Spanish winger and Barcelona legend.
- Match worn during the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup in Brazil while representing the Spain national team.
- Spain finished as runners-up, with Pedro contributing 1 goal and 1 assist in four appearances while wearing this exact pair.
- Manufactured to the player’s precise measurements by Nike Athlete Services in Montebelluna, Italy.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Player Modifications & Personalisation:
- Special custom-made Athlete Exclusive pair tailored to Pedro’s exact foot shape (approximately UK5).
- Right and left boots feature personalisation embroidery of ‘PEDRO’ on the lateral side of each upper.
- Medial sides feature embroidery of the player’s son’s name ‘BRYAN’.
- Bespoke Mercurial Vapor VII-inspired soleplate with double-layer glass fibre construction for additional rigidity, never released commercially.
- Lowered toe box profile combined with softer upper material for enhanced fit, comfort, and responsiveness.
- No heel structure whatsoever, completely flexible at the request of the player.
- Built exclusively for elite performance, with a custom fit unavailable to the public.
- Match History:
- 16th June 2013 – Spain 2-1 Uruguay, Arena de Pernambuco, Belo Horizonte (Group B) — scored opening goal.
- 23rd June 2013 – Nigeria 0-3 Spain, Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo, Fortaleza (Group B) – 1 assist.
- 27th June 2013 – Spain 0-0 (7-6 pens) Italy, Estádio Governador Plácido Castelo, Fortaleza (Semi-Finals).
- 30th June 2013 – Brazil 3-0 Spain, Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro (Final).
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare match-worn example from one of the modern era’s most decorated wingers.
- Worn in a major international tournament where Spain showcased their dominance post-2010 World Cup, with Pedro directly contributing goals and assists.
- Customisation and bespoke fit make this pair extremely rare, representing Pedro at the peak of his international career.
- Fully photo-matched to in-game action during the Confederations Cup for provenance verification.
- An iconic addition for collectors of Spanish football, Nike Mercurial history, and elite international match-worn memorabilia.
