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Ronaldinho | Match-Worn Boots | 2012 | 4 Goals inc. Hat-Trick | 5 Assists | Atlético Mineiro

£17,500.00

Key Significance: Match-worn by Brazilian icon Ronaldinho during the 2012 season. Worn whilst representing Atlético Mineiro in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. Match-used in 5 confirmed league fixtures, producing an extraordinary 9 goal contributions (4 goals, 5 assists). Includes the legendary 6-0 victory over Figueirense on 6th October 2012, where Ronaldinho recorded a hat-trick and two assists in a single performance. Player-coded internal size labels reading ‘999999999’, signifying a special player-issue promotional build not released to the commercial retail market. Each boot personalised with ‘R49’ embroidery to the lateral upper and Brazil flag detailing to the medial side. ‘R10’ hand-written to the sole of the left boot, likely applied by the player as a personal identifier. Presented in Ronaldinho’s preferred FG soleplate configuration, a selection he regularly favoured throughout his professional career over SG alternatives. Fully authenticated and accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into BC Authenticity Verification™, our online registry for instant verification. - Match History: This pair were worn across 5 confirmed Campeonato Brasileiro Série A fixtures during Atlético Mineiro’s 2012 campaign. 6th October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 6-0 Figueirense, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (Hat-trick scored by Ronaldinho + 2 assists). 14th October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 2-1 Sport Recife, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (1 assist). 17th October 2012 — Santos 2-2 Atlético Mineiro, Estádio Urbana Caldeira. 21st October 2012 — Atlético Mineiro 3-2 Fluminese, Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto (2 assists). 11th November 2012 — Vasco da Gama 1-1 Atlético Mineiro, Estádio São Januário (1 goal). - Player Features & Modifications: Player-Issue Internal Coding:◦ ‘999999999’ coded internal size labels — a Nike athlete promotional coding not used on retail production pairs.◦ Signifies bespoke professional allocation. Personalisation Detailing:◦ ‘R49’ embroidery to each boot — referencing the number 49 shirt selected during the 2012 season in honour of his mother’s 1949 birth year.◦ Brazil national flag embroidery to medial side.◦ ‘R10’ hand-written sole marking to left boot. Soleplate Specification:◦ FG configuration as preferred by Ronaldinho throughout much of his elite career.◦ Visible stud wear and pitch staining consistent with high-level professional competition. Match Wear Evidence:◦ Soleplate discolouration from elite-level natural grass surfaces.◦ Distinct upper creasing and leather softness from professional match use.◦ Overall condition consistent with confirmed multi-match wear. - Collector & Investment Significance: Ballon d’Or Winner & Global Icon: One of the most technically gifted and commercially influential footballers of the modern era. Statistical Brilliance: 9 goal contributions in just 5 confirmed matches elevates narrative strength and historic desirability. Historic Performance Provenance: Direct association with the iconic 6-0 masterclass performance in October 2012. Player-Coded Nike Build: ‘999999999’ internal coding provides an elite-level authenticity marker not found on retail pairs. Emotional Personalisation: ‘R49’ tribute to his mother adds rare personal storytelling depth to the piece. Authenticated: Accompanied by the BC Boots UK Certification Package, including entry into BC Authenticity Verification™, our online registry for instant verification.