- Model: Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly I
- Player: Zlatan Ibrahimović
- Condition: Match worn
- Season: 2008/09
- Size: No size labels, measured to be UK11.5/US12.5
- Soleplate: FG
- Made in: Montebelluna, Italy (Nike Athlete Services)
- Headline Features:
- Heavily match worn pair of Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly I by legendary Swedish striker, Zlatan Ibrahimović.
- Worn during the 2008/09 Serie A & UEFA Champions League season whilst playing for Inter Milan.
- Handmade to measure in Montebelluna, Italy by Nike’s Athlete Services facility.
- Personalisation embroidery:
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- Left boot: ‘Maximilian 22 Sept 2006’ (son’s name & date of birth) on lateral side + “Ibrahimović” on medial side.
- Right boot: ‘Vincent 6 March 2006’ (son’s name & date of birth) on lateral side + “Ibrahimović” on medial side.
- Custom Montebelluna construction for Zlatan’s exact specifications & requirements.
- This model was never commercially released to the public on the retail market.
- Significant match use evident, with unique shape moulded to the player’s foot.
- Includes the BC Boots UK Certification Package with full authenticity guarantee.
- Match History
Serie A (3 Matches, 3 Goals, 2008/09 season)
- 11th April 2009 — Inter Milan 2-2 Palermo (Giuseppe Meazza), scored 1 goal.
- 26th April 2009 — Napoli 1-0 Inter Milan (Diego Armando Maradona).
- 31st May 2009 — Inter Milan 4-3 Atalanta (Giuseppe Meazza), scored 1 goal.
- Copa Italia (1 Match - Semi-Finals 2nd Leg - 1 Goal, 2008/09 season)
- 23rd April 2009 — Inter Milan 1-0 Sampdoria (Giuseppe Meazza), scored 1 goal.
- Player Features & Modifications
- Montebelluna Construction: Custom made at Nike’s Athlete Services facility in Italy.
- Personalisation Details: Children’s names & dates of birth stitched into the boots, plus “Ibrahimović” embroidery.
- Bespoke Fit: Custom-built internal shaping for Zlatan’s foot profile.
- Match Use: Clear heavy wear consistent with elite-level match use across multiple competitions.
- Collector & Investment Significance
- Provenance: Directly connected to Zlatan’s spell at Inter Milan, where he was Serie A top scorer in 2008/09.
- Ultra-Rare Build: Very first generation Nike Mercurial Vapor Superfly I never publicly released, custom Montebelluna made.
- Personalisation: Exceptionally rare boots featuring his children’s names and dates of birth — one of the most personal touches seen in elite match worn footwear.
- Investment Value: A truly unique piece from the career of one of football’s greatest ever strikers.
- Authenticity Guaranteed: Backed by the BC Boots UK Certification Package.
