- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite
- Player: Willian
- Condition: Match Worn & Dual Hand Signed
- Season: 2018/19
- Size: UK7.5/US8.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Bosnia
- Headline Features:
- Nike Mercurial Vapor 12 Elite match worn & dual hand signed by Brazilian international winger, Willian.
- Match worn by the player during the 2018/19 Premier League & UEFA Europa League season whilst playing for Chelsea FC.
- Willian created 5 assists whilst wearing this pair across a total of 12 fixtures for Chelsea.
- Worn in multiple high magnitude matches, including the latter rounds of Chelsea’s victorious UEFA Europa League campaign – Quarter’s, Semi’s & the Final.
- The lateral side of each boot is personalised with ‘FAMILY’, along with the Brazil flag.
- The medial side of each boot is personalised with #WVMV #22’ referencing Willian’s close personal motto and initials & squad number.
- This pair were player-issued with internal code ‘999999999’, confirming that they were not made for retail sale and were produced exclusively for Willian by Nike’s professional athlete department.
- Each boot has been beautifully hand signed by the player to the medial side of the upper, with stunningly clear, un-rushed autographs.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Modifications:
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Custom Professional Construction:
• Specially built within Nike’s Athlete Services programme for Willian’s precise fit and performance preferences.
• Made in Bosnia, consistent with Nike’s elite-level manufacturing facilities for contracted professionals.
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FG Soleplate:
• Equipped with the FG soleplate, optimised for maximum traction in wet and firm-ground conditions — preferred by Willian for winter Premier League fixtures.
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Personalisation:
• ‘#WVMV #22’ on the medial side — a distinctive hallmark of Willian’s player-issue boots.
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• ‘FAMILY’ + Brazil flag on the lateral side
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Player Issue Internal Code:
• ‘999999999’ internal size label, a Nike identifier used only for custom, non-commercial player stock.
- Match History:
Premier League (5 Fixtures, 1 Assist, 2 Wins):
- 27th February 2019 — Chelsea 2-0 Spurs, Stamford Bridge.
- 10th March 2019 — Chelsea 1-1 wolves, Stamford Bridge (Willian assisted Chelsea’s goal).
- 3rd April 2019 — Chelsea 3-0 Brighton, Stamford Bridge.
- 28th April 2019 — Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea, Old Trafford.
- 12th May 2019 — Leicester 0-0 Chelsea, King Power Stadium (final matchday of the 2018/19 season).
UEFA Europa League (7 Fixtures, 6 Wins, 4 Assists):
- 14th February 2019 — Malmö 1-2 Chelsea, Eleda Stadion (Intermediate Stage 1st Leg, Willian assisted Chelsea’s second goal).
- 21st February 2019 — Chelsea 3-0 Malmö, Stamford Bridge (Intermediate Stage 2nd Leg, Willian assisted 2 of Chelsea’s goals).
- 11th April 2019 — Slavia Praha 0-1 Chelsea, Fortuna Arena (Quarter-Finals 1st Leg, Willian assisted the match-winning goal).
- 18th April 2019 — Chelsea 4-3 Slavia Praha, Stamford Bridge (Quarter-Finals 2nd Leg).
- 2nd May 2019 — Frankfurt 1-1 Chelsea, Deutsche Bank Park (Semi-Finals 1st Leg).
- 9th May 2019 — Chelsea 5-4 (pens) Frankfurt, Stamford Bridge (Semi-Finals 2nd Leg).
- 29th May 2019 — Chelsea 4-1 Arsenal, Baku Olympic Stadium (Final).
- Context & Provenance:
- Match worn by Willian during the 2018/19 Premier League and UEFA Europa League campaign with Chelsea FC, one of the most successful and consistent periods of his career at the club.
- The 2018/19 season saw Willian play an integral role in Chelsea’s UEFA Europa League triumph, contributing four assists en route to the 4–1 victory over Arsenal in the Final at the Baku Olympic Stadium.
- This pair were worn throughout the latter knockout rounds of the competition, including quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final itself, making them directly tied to one of the defining moments of Willian’s Chelsea career.
- The boots also saw domestic Premier League action, featuring in five league fixtures, including high-profile matches against Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United, and Leicester City.
- Each boot has been personally hand signed by Willian, with both autographs presented clearly and cleanly across the medial uppers — adding an extra layer of authenticity and collectability.
- There boots retain all identifiers of a Nike professional-issue pair, including the ‘999999999’ production code, confirming their exclusive manufacture for the player.
- Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, verifying both match wear and direct provenance.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- A rare, dual hand-signed match worn pair from Willian’s peak Chelsea years — directly linked to the club’s 2019 UEFA Europa League title win, one of his most successful campaigns in blue.
- Worn across 12 official fixtures, including seven Europa League ties, these boots are tied to both silverware and direct goal contributions, making them an outstanding representation of Willian’s legacy at Chelsea.
- Nike professional-issue models such as this — particularly those custom built for elite Premier League players and dual signed post-match — are exceptionally scarce in the collector market.
- A superb dual-value asset: both as an elite-level player-issue artefact and as a signed investment piece with verifiable match usage from a major European final.
- A standout addition to any Chelsea FC, Brazil national team, or Nike Mercurial heritage collection, combining rarity, authenticity, and direct tournament significance in a single piece.
