- Model: Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite
- Player: Tyrell Malacia
- Condition: Match issued
- Tournament: 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Colourway: Metallic Copper
- Headline Features:
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Vapor 15 Elite match issued to Manchester United full-back, Tyrell Malacia.
- Match issued to the player for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, whilst representing the Netherlands national team.
- Each boot features personalisation of ‘MALACIA’ alongside the Netherlands flag to the lateral side of the upper.
- Issued as part of Nike’s exclusive player allocation for the World Cup, featuring the special Metallic Copper colourway designed specifically for the tournament.
- A stunning, athlete-exclusive World Cup issue pair from one of the Premier League’s most dynamic defenders.
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Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
- Athlete-Exclusive Personalisation: Custom player ID of ‘MALACIA’ and Netherlands flag to the lateral side of each boot — not present on retail versions.
- Professional SG-Pro Plate: Fitted with Nike’s elite Soft Ground Pro soleplate, engineered for top-level traction on natural soft pitches – unavailable to the public.
- Handcrafted Build Quality: Constructed at Nike’s elite athlete facility in Bosnia, used exclusively for player issue and professional-grade models.
- Tournament-Issue Colourway: Features the Metallic Copper finish, part of Nike’s official World Cup 2022 pack, supplied only to professional athletes.
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Unworn Match Issue Condition: Issued directly to the player for use in Qatar but remained unworn during fixtures.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- World Cup Provenance: Issued for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, one of the most significant tournaments in modern football history.
- Manchester United & Netherlands Star: Represents a key member of both club and national setups, linking two of football’s most iconic sides.
- Exclusive Player-Issue Construction: Produced to Malacia’s exact specifications, unavailable on the commercial retail market.
- Highly Displayable Piece: The striking Metallic Copper World Cup edition stands out as one of the most collectible Nike Mercurial designs in recent years.
- Investment-Grade Memorabilia: Rare and exclusive World Cup–issued pairs from established Premier League players continue to appreciate in value as global demand for high-end match gear grows.
