Mbappe Claims 2025 Golden Boot in Prestigious Bernabeu Ceremony
Kylian Mbappe has officially been crowned with the 2025 Golden Boot award, recognizing him as Europe’s top goalscorer for the past season. The French superstar received the honor during an exclusive ceremony held in the VIP lounge of the iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium on October 31st.
A Growing Collection of Golden Boots
This marks another significant addition to Mbappe’s already impressive trophy cabinet. The Real Madrid forward had previously secured the Golden Boot at both the World Cup and in the Champions League, demonstrating his consistent scoring prowess across different competitions.
The ceremony featured prominent figures from Real Madrid, including club president Florentino Perez, head coach Xabi Alonso, and several first-team players. During his acceptance speech, Mbappe expressed gratitude to his teammates and confidently stated his ambition to “win the Golden Boot again next year.”
The 2024/25 Scoring Race Breakdown
Mbappe secured the award with his impressive tally of 31 goals in La Liga 2024/25, finishing four goals clear of Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski in the Spanish scoring charts. His main competition across Europe’s top leagues came from Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, who netted 29 Premier League goals, while Harry Kane remained dangerous in the Bundesliga with 26 strikes.
Other notable contenders included Mateo Retegui (25 goals in Serie A), while both Ousmane Dembele and Mason Greenwood scored 21 goals each in Ligue 1.
The Surprising Runner-Up
Despite strong competition from established stars, the runner-up position went to an unexpected candidate: Victor Djokeres from the Portuguese league. The forward scored an impressive 39 goals in Portugal’s top division, though the Golden Boot’s unique points system ultimately favored Mbappe.
Understanding the Golden Boot Points System
The award uses a weighted scoring system that has been in place since 1997:
- Top 5 leagues: Goals multiplied by 2
- Leagues ranked 6th-21st: Goals multiplied by 1.5
- All other leagues: Goals count as single points
This calculation resulted in Mbappe earning 62 points (31 goals × 2), while Djokeres collected 58.5 points (39 goals × 1.5), and Salah finished with 58 points (29 goals × 2).
Historical Context and Evolution
The current points system represents the latest evolution in the award’s history. Between 1992-1996, the Golden Boot wasn’t officially presented, while from 1968-1991, no points system existed at all. During that earlier period, winners emerged from various European leagues including Romania, Austria, Bulgaria, Belgium, and even Cyprus.
Mbappe’s Proven Scoring Pedigree
The French international has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to lead scoring charts in major tournaments. At the 2022 World Cup, he topped the scoring list with eight goals, and eighteen months later, he shared the Champions League scoring title with Harry Kane—also finishing with eight goals.
Golden Boot Records and Statistics
The award’s history reveals some fascinating patterns and record holders:
- Lionel Messi holds the record with six Golden Boot wins
- Cristiano Ronaldo follows with four awards
- Among current players, only Robert Lewandowski has multiple wins besides Mbappe
- French legend Thierry Henry won the award twice
- Barcelona players lead club representation with eight wins
- Bayern Munich and Real Madrid follow with five wins each
- For Real Madrid, besides Mbappe, Ronaldo won three times and Hugo Sanchez once in 1990
- Portugal leads nationally with eight Golden Boots, thanks to Ronaldo (4), Eusebio and Fernandu Gomes (2 each)
- Argentina follows with seven, while France now has three
- La Liga dominates among leagues with 16 Golden Boots won by eight different players
- The Premier League and Portuguese league each have seven winners
- The Bundesliga claims five, while Serie A has three from top championships
Mbappe’s latest achievement solidifies his status among football’s elite goalscorers while adding another chapter to Real Madrid’s rich history with the prestigious Golden Boot award.
