Real Madrid Star Secures Inaugural Golden Boot Award
Kylian Mbappé, the star attacker for Real Madrid, secured his first European Golden Boot award on Sunday following a double against Real Sociedad (2-0) in the final match of the Spanish La Liga. The award recognizes the top goal scorer of the season.
Real Madrid Celebrates Mbappé’s Achievement
The Madrid-based club announced the success in a statement titled “Mbappé, Golden Boot Winner 2024-2025,” highlighting the French star’s impressive performance in his first season with the team.
- In the recently concluded Spanish La Liga, Mbappé scored 31 goals, making him the league’s top scorer.
- Second on the list was Polish striker Robert Lewandowski from Barcelona, with 27 goals.
Continental Golden Boot Rankings
According to the continental ranking for the Golden Boot, which considers a point system based on league categories, Mbappé leads with 62 points. He surpasses Swedish forward Viktor Gyökeres (58.5 points, Sporting Lisbon) and Egyptian star Mohamed Salah (58, Liverpool).
Real Madrid’s Golden Boot History
Mbappé becomes only the third Real Madrid player to receive this prestigious award, following Mexican legend Hugo Sánchez (1989-1990) and Cristiano Ronaldo (2010-2011, 2013-2014, 2014-2015).
Mbappé’s Total Goals in All Competitions
It is worth noting that the Golden Boot ranking only considers goals scored in European league matches. However, Mbappé has truly been prolific, scoring 43 goals in all competitions during his first season with Real Madrid.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who is Kylian Mbappé? Kylian Mbappé is a French professional footballer who plays as a forward for Real Madrid and the France national team.
- What is the European Golden Boot award? The European Golden Boot award recognizes the top goal scorer in European leagues during a given season.
- Why is Mbappé’s achievement significant? Mbappé’s victory marks his first European Golden Boot award, placing him among Real Madrid’s elite goal scorers alongside Hugo Sánchez and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- Who are some notable players Mbappé surpassed in the rankings? Mbappé outscored Polish striker Robert Lewandowski and Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah in the continental Golden Boot rankings.
