- Model: Adidas X Ghosted.1
- Player: Ruben Loftus-Cheek
- Condition: Match Issued
- Season: 2020./21
- Size: UK10.25/US10.75
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Germany (Adidas Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Adidas X Ghosted.1 match issued to England international and current AC Milan midfielder, Ruben Loftus-Cheek.
- Match issued to the player during the 2020/21 Premier League season, whilst contracted to Chelsea FC and during his loan spell at Fulham FC.
- Custom made to measure in Germany by Adidas’ elite Athlete Services division, tailored specifically to Loftus-Cheek’s personal specifications.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Customisation Details:
- Each boot personalised with Loftus-Cheek’s initials “RLC” and the England flag printed to the lateral side of the heel area.
- Bespoke UK10.25 (US10.75) sizing — quarter-sized, a feature unavailable on retail specifications.
- Custom internal heel padding — features a continuous, evenly distributed cushion lined in premium white suede, replacing the “pillow” style padding used in retail editions.
- A thick layer of internal foam is built between the soleplate and the upper, designed to enhance shock absorption, comfort, and stability during match play.
- Kit room markings: the Chelsea FC kit staff have written Loftus-Cheek’s squad number “12” on each heel, consistent with authentic player-issued boots.
- Constructed from German-made premium lightweight materials, ensuring maximum performance, responsiveness, and durability.
- Historical & Collectable Context:
- Issued during the transitional 2020/21 campaign, which saw Loftus-Cheek represent both Chelsea FC and Fulham FC in the Premier League.
- Represents a key stage in the player’s development and recovery period following injury — a significant piece in the timeline of his top-flight career.
- Part of the Adidas X Ghosted line, one of the most advanced speed models of its era, optimised for explosive acceleration — perfectly suiting Loftus-Cheek’s dynamic, driving midfield style.
- A rare Athlete Services-made issue, providing insight into Adidas’ elite-level manufacturing reserved for professional athletes only.
- Provenance & Authenticity:
- Custom produced in Germany by Adidas Athlete Services for Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s exclusive use during the 2020/21 season.
- Includes authentic kit room annotations directly linking this pair to Chelsea FC player issue stock.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, confirming match issue status, player linkage, and manufacturing provenance.
- Collector & Investment Value:
- A rare and beautifully customised example of a Loftus-Cheek player-issue Adidas X model.
- Features quarter sizing, custom internal structure, and verified club markings — all distinguishing traits of true professional-level equipment.
- A superb collectible from one of England’s most technically gifted midfielders, now continuing his top-flight career in Serie A with AC Milan.
