- Model: Nike Phantom GT Elite
- Player: Rúben Dias
- Condition: Match Worn
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Size: UK11/US12
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia/Italy
- Headline Features:
- Nike Phantom GT Elite match worn by Portugal and Manchester City’s defensive leader, Rúben Dias.
- Worn by the player during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, representing the Portugal national team.
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Dias wore this pair in three of Portugal’s four tournament fixtures, winning all there, including their Round of 16 victory.
- Each boot features personalisation of “RUBEN DIAS” along with the Portugal flag to the lateral heel area.
- Manufactured in Bosnia and finished at Nike’s Athlete Services factory in Montebelluna, Italy — Nike’s elite athlete customisation facility.
- Fitted with the SG-Pro soleplate, a player-exclusive configuration not made available on the retail Phantom GT model.
- Perfectly photo-matched to up-close, in-game imagery of Dias wearing this exact pair, with the worn chrome finish on the right soleplate and intact finish on the left serving as key reference points.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
- Match History:
This pair were worn by Rúben Dias throughout the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, one of the most prestigious stages in international football.
- 24th November 2022 – Portugal 3–2 Ghana | Stadium 974, Doha (Group H).
- 28th November 2022 – Portugal 2–0 Uruguay | Lusail Stadium, Lusail (Group H).
- 6th December 2022 – Portugal 6–1 Switzerland | Lusail Stadium, Lusail (Round of 16).
Dias played an instrumental role across these fixtures, anchoring Portugal’s defence with his trademark leadership and composure. His standout performance came in the 6–1 demolition of Switzerland, as Portugal advanced to the quarter-finals in style.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom Manufacturing:
• Built in Bosnia and hand-finished in Montebelluna, Italy, Nike’s dedicated Athlete Services facility for elite professional players.
• Nike often uses this dual-production method for their top-tier sponsored athletes.
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Exclusive Soleplate:
• SG-Pro configuration never released to the public on this model.
• Enhanced traction and stability on soft, natural ground surfaces.
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Personalisation:
• Both boots feature “RUBEN DIAS” with the Portugal flag to the lateral heel.
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Photo-Matched Wear Pattern:
• Chrome finish almost completely worn from the right soleplate, while the left remains intact — confirmed through multiple match references.
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Professional Fit Adjustments:
• Internal padding and reinforcement modifications to support Dias’ specific fit and comfort preferences.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- World Cup Provenance: Directly worn during the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one of football’s most elite stages.
- Photo-Matched Authenticity: Verified to in-game images with exact wear patterns and detailing references.
- Dual-Facility Construction: Finished at Nike Montebelluna, synonymous with professional-grade craftsmanship.
- Player-Issue Exclusivity: SG-Pro soleplate and personalised detailing confirm this pair as elite player issue, not retail.
- From a Modern Defensive Great: Dias has been a pivotal figure for both club and country, winning the Premier League Player of the Season in his debut campaign at Manchester City — a rare feat for a defender.
- Authenticated by BC Boots UK: Supplied with the Certificate of Authenticity & Provenance Documentation, guaranteeing legitimacy and collector assurance.
