Sam Kerr's Biggest Nike Mercurial Moments

A trailblazer in its truest definition, a winner wherever she goes, but above all else a history maker. Sam Kerr, the highest scoring Matilda of all time made even more history last year by becoming the first female to have her very own signature edition boot since Mia Hamm in 1999 and will no doubt go on to make more history before her illustrious career is complete.

Before she stood alone, Kerr not only walked, but ran alongside giants of the football world and cemented her legacy as a standout. The story of the career of Sam Kerr is perfectly told through her biggest Nike Mercurial moments.

Nike Mercurial Dream Speed 001 (2019)

After a successful time in Australia with Perth Glory and Sydney FC as well as a stint in the US, Kerr made the biggest move of her career joining juggernauts Chelsea in the WSL. This was also when Nike would introduce the Mercurial Dream Speed 001 designed to represent the world’s fastest players and featured names such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe with Kerr’s name slotted right amongst them. The boot featured a bold navy blue upper with a metallic finish perfect for a goalscoring machine like Kerr who became the first player to win the golden boot in three different leagues.

Nike Mercurial Air Zoom Superfly 9 (2022)

The Nike Mercurial Air Zoom Superfly 9 generation marked a pivotal shift in modern football technology by introducing Nike’s first ever football specific Zoom Air unit once again placing Sam Kerr at the centre of global marketing inspiring a new dawn on the cusp of a monumental 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, a tournament where an injury-hit Kerr bravely captained the Matildas scoring a screamer against England in the semi-finals. To build anticipation, Ultra Football launched the release in store, bringing fans face-to-face with Kerr to celebrate a transformative era for Australian women's football.

Nike Mercurial Superfly 10 – Sam Kerr Player Edition (2025)

In August 2025, Nike would officially launch a groundbreaking second ever female solo signature edition boot centered around the one and only, Sam Kerr. It showcased a sandy beige base mimicking the Australian coastline paired with vibrant teal, pink and orange as well as lettering across the upper featuring words of inspiration such as ‘Perth Swagger’ and ‘Consistent’. This was truly the beginning of a revolution that continues to grow in 2026.

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