- Model: Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite
- Player: Fred
- Condition: Match Issued
- Season: 2022/23
- Size: UK8/US9
- Soleplate: SG-Pro
- Made in: Bosnia
- Colourway: White/Baltic Blue/Pink Blast/Indigo Haze
- Headline Features:
- Nike Air Zoom Mercurial Superfly 9 Elite match issued to Brazilian international midfielder, Fred.
- Issued for fixtures during the 2022/23 season whilst playing for Manchester United, during a campaign that saw him feature prominently in both domestic and European competitions.
- This pair were player-issued directly from Nike, reserved exclusively for Fred’s use — not available on the commercial market.
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Personalised detailing throughout:
• Left boot features detailing of ‘GERCINO’ & ‘MARIA’ — tributes to his family.
• Right boot features ‘MONIQUE’ & ‘BENJAMIN’, further honouring his loved ones.
- Constructed to Fred’s precise specifications, featuring athlete-exclusive build quality and materials.
- Authenticity fully guaranteed with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity.
- Player Features & Technical Details:
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Athlete Exclusive Manufacture:
• Produced at Nike’s elite player production facility in Bosnia.
• Custom internal construction for professional-level comfort, responsiveness, and support.
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Custom Personalisation:
• Family names ‘GERCINO’, ‘MARIA’, ‘MONIQUE’ & ‘BENJAMIN’ detailed — a distinctive identifier of Fred’s player-issue boots.
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Soleplate:
• Fitted with SG-Pro plate for optimal traction and performance on soft ground — this configuration was not available on retail versions of the colourway.
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Design & Technology:
• Incorporates Nike’s Air Zoom unit for increased energy return and underfoot comfort.
• Flyknit upper engineered for lightweight support and precise ball control.
• Gripknit coating offers a textured feel and enhanced touch in all conditions.
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Finishing:
• Professional-grade craftsmanship for durability under match intensity.
- Collector & Investment Significance:
- Authentic, match-issued pair from a key Manchester United midfielder.
- Represents Fred’s tenure at one of the world’s most iconic football clubs during the 2022/23 season.
- Personalised and Nike-issued, making it a rare collector’s piece distinct from any retail release.
- Increasingly sought-after as memorabilia from United’s modern era grows in collectability.
- Supplied with the BC Boots UK Certificate of Authenticity, ensuring full verification.
