The European Golden Shoe
The European Golden Shoe is an annual award that is presented to the highest league scorer in Europe at the end of each season.
Only league goals from the top division are eligible for the European Golden Shoe, with each strike earning points in a weighted system depending on the quality of league.
The award was created in 1968 and until 1991 the prize simply went to the highest goalscorer on the continent, regardless of the strength of league. The rules were then changed to the current weighting system as too many players from weaker leagues had been winning the prize.
Lionel Messi has won the most European Golden Shoe titles. The Argentine legend has triumphed on six occasions, most recently in 2018/19 for Barcelona.
The European Golden Shoe is an annual award that is presented to the highest league scorer in Europe at the end of each season.
Only league goals from the top division are eligible for the European Golden Shoe, with each strike earning points in a weighted system depending on the quality of league.
The award was created in 1968 and until 1991 the prize simply went to the highest goalscorer on the continent, regardless of the strength of league. The rules were then changed to the current weighting system as too many players from weaker leagues had been winning the prize.
Lionel Messi has won the most European Golden Shoe titles. The Argentine legend has triumphed on six occasions, most recently in 2018/19 for Barcelona.
List of The European Golden Shoe winners
Year | Player | Team | Goals | Points |
---|---|---|---|---|
Year | Player | Goals | Points | |
2022–23 |
Erling Haaland
|
Manchester City
Manchester City
|
36 | 72 |
2021–22 |
Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski Bayern Munich
|
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich
|
35 | 70 |
2020–21 |
Robert Lewandowski
|
FC Bayern Munich
|
41 | 82 |
2019–20 |
Ciro Immobile
|
SS Lazio
|
36 | 72 |
2018–19 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
36 | 72 |
2017–18 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
34 | 68 |
2016–17 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
37 | 74 |
2015–16 |
Luis Suárez
|
FC Barcelona
|
40 | 80 |
2014–15 |
Cristiano Ronaldo
|
Real Madrid
|
48 | 96 |
2013–14 |
Luis Suárez
|
Liverpool FC
|
31 | 62 |
2012–13 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
46 | 92 |
2011–12 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
50 | 100 |
2010–11 |
Cristiano Ronaldo
|
Real Madrid
|
40 | 80 |
2009–10 |
Lionel Messi
|
FC Barcelona
|
34 | 68 |
2008–09 |
Diego Forlán
|
Atlético de Madrid
|
32 | 64 |
2007–08 |
Cristiano Ronaldo
|
Manchester United
|
31 | 62 |
2006–07 |
Francesco Totti
|
AS Roma
|
26 | 52 |
2005–06 |
Luca Toni
Luca Toni ACF Fiorentina
|
ACF Fiorentina
|
31 | 62 |
2004–05 |
Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry Arsenal FC
|
Arsenal FC
|
25 | 50 |
2003–04 |
Thierry Henry
Thierry Henry Arsenal FC
|
Arsenal FC
|
30 | 60 |
2002–03 |
Roy Makaay
|
Deportivo de La Coruña
|
29 | 58 |
2001–02 |
Mário Jardel
Mário Jardel Sporting CP
|
Sporting CP
|
42 | 63 |
2000–01 |
Henrik Larsson
Henrik Larsson Celtic FC
|
Celtic FC
|
35 | 52 |
1999–2000 |
Kevin Phillips (footballer)
Kevin Phillips (footballer) Sunderland AFC
|
Sunderland AFC
|
30 | 60 |
1998–99 |
Mário Jardel
Mário Jardel FC Porto
|
FC Porto
|
36 | 72 |
1997–98 |
Nikos Machlas
Nikos Machlas Vitesse Arnhem
|
Vitesse Arnhem
|
34 | 68 |
1996–97 |
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer)
Ronaldo (Brazilian footballer) FC Barcelona
|
FC Barcelona
|
34 | 68 |
1995–96 |
Zviad Endeladze
Zviad Endeladze Margveti
|
Margveti
|
40 | 0 |
1994–95 |
Arsen Avetisyan
Arsen Avetisyan FC Pyunik Yerevan
|
FC Pyunik Yerevan
|
39 | 0 |
1993–94 |
David Taylor (Welsh footballer)
David Taylor (Welsh footballer) Porthmadog
|
Porthmadog
|
43 | 0 |
1992–93 |
Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist Rangers FC
|
Rangers FC
|
34 | 0 |
1991–92 |
Ally McCoist
Ally McCoist Rangers FC
|
Rangers FC
|
34 | 0 |
1990–91 |
Darko Pančev
Darko Pančev Red Star Belgrade
|
Red Star Belgrade
|
34 | 0 |
1989–90 |
Hugo Sánchez
Hugo Sánchez Real Madrid
|
Real Madrid
|
38 | 0 |
1988–89 |
Dorin Mateuț
Dorin Mateuț FC Dinamo 1948
|
FC Dinamo 1948
|
43 | 0 |
1987–88 |
Tanju Çolak
Tanju Çolak Galatasaray
|
Galatasaray
|
39 | 0 |
1986–87 |
Toni Polster
Toni Polster Austria Wien
|
Austria Wien
|
39 | 0 |
1985–86 |
Marco van Basten
Marco van Basten Ajax Amsterdam
|
Ajax Amsterdam
|
37 | 0 |
1984–85 |
Fernando Gomes (Portuguese footballer)
Fernando Gomes (Portuguese footballer) FC Porto
|
FC Porto
|
39 | 0 |
1983–84 |
Ian Rush
Ian Rush Liverpool FC
|
Liverpool FC
|
32 | 0 |
1982–83 |
Fernando Gomes (Portuguese footballer)
Fernando Gomes (Portuguese footballer) FC Porto
|
FC Porto
|
36 | 0 |
1981–82 |
Wim Kieft
Wim Kieft Ajax Amsterdam
|
Ajax Amsterdam
|
32 | 0 |
1980–81 |
Georgi Slavkov
Georgi Slavkov Botev Plovdiv
|
Botev Plovdiv
|
31 | 0 |
1979–80 |
Erwin Vandenbergh
Erwin Vandenbergh KSK Lierse Kempenzonen
|
KSK Lierse Kempenzonen
|
39 | 0 |
1978–79 |
Kees Kist
Kees Kist AZ Alkmaar
|
AZ Alkmaar
|
34 | 0 |
1977–78 |
Hans Krankl
Hans Krankl Rapid Vienna
|
Rapid Vienna
|
41 | 0 |
1976–77 |
Dudu Georgescu
Dudu Georgescu FC Dinamo 1948
|
FC Dinamo 1948
|
47 | 0 |
1975–76 |
Sotiris Kaiafas
Sotiris Kaiafas Omonia Nicosia
|
Omonia Nicosia
|
39 | 0 |
1974–75 |
Dudu Georgescu
Dudu Georgescu FC Dinamo 1948
|
FC Dinamo 1948
|
33 | 0 |
1973–74 |
Héctor Yazalde
Héctor Yazalde Sporting CP
|
Sporting CP
|
46 | 0 |
1972–73 |
Eusébio
Eusébio SL Benfica
|
SL Benfica
|
40 | 0 |
1971–72 |
Gerd Müller
Gerd Müller FC Bayern Munich
|
FC Bayern Munich
|
40 | 0 |
1970–71 |
Josip Skoblar
Josip Skoblar Olympique Marseille
|
Olympique Marseille
|
44 | 0 |
1969–70 |
Gerd Müller
Gerd Müller FC Bayern Munich
|
FC Bayern Munich
|
38 | 0 |
1968–69 |
Petar Zhekov
Petar Zhekov CSKA-Sofia
|
CSKA-Sofia
|
36 | 0 |
1967–68 |
Eusébio
Eusébio SL Benfica
|
SL Benfica
|
42 | 0 |
European Golden Shoe winners by nationality
Country | Win(s) | Year(s) |
---|---|---|
Argentina
|
7 | 2018–19, 2017–18, 2016–17, 2012–13, 2011–12, 2009–10, 1973–74 |
Portugal
|
7 | 2014–15, 2010–11, 2007–08, 1984–85, 1982–83, 1972–73, 1967–68 |
Netherlands
|
4 | 2002–03, 1985–86, 1981–82, 1978–79 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2001–02, 1998–99, 1996–97 |
Italy
|
3 | 2019–20, 2006–07, 2005–06 |
Romania
|
3 | 1988–89, 1976–77, 1974–75 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 2015–16, 2013–14, 2008–09 |
Austria
|
2 | 1986–87, 1977–78 |
Bulgaria
|
2 | 1980–81, 1968–69 |
France
|
2 | 2004–05, 2003–04 |
Germany
|
2 | 1971–72, 1969–70 |
Poland
|
2 | 2021–22, 2020–21 |
Scotland
|
2 | 1992–93, 1991–92 |
Wales
|
2 | 1993–94, 1983–84 |
Yugoslavia
|
2 | 1990–91, 1970–71 |
Armenia
|
1 | 1994–95 |
Belgium
|
1 | 1979–80 |
Cyprus
|
1 | 1975–76 |
England
|
1 | 1999–2000 |
Georgia (country)
|
1 | 1995–96 |
Greece
|
1 | 1997–98 |
Mexico
|
1 | 1989–90 |
Norway
|
1 | 2022–23 |
Sweden
|
1 | 2000–01 |
Turkey
|
1 | 1987–88 |
European Golden Shoe winners by club
Country | Win(s) | Year(s) |
---|---|---|
8 | 2018–19, 2017–18, 2016–17, 2015–16, 2012–13, 2011–12, 2009–10, 1996–97 | |
3 | 2020–21, 1971–72, 1969–70 | |
3 | 1988–89, 1976–77, 1974–75 | |
3 | 1998–99, 1984–85, 1982–83 | |
3 | 2014–15, 2010–11, 1989–90 | |
2 | 1985–86, 1981–82 | |
2 | 2004–05, 2003–04 | |
2 | 1972–73, 1967–68 | |
2 | 2013–14, 1983–84 | |
2 | 1992–93, 1991–92 | |
2 | 2001–02, 1973–74 | |
1 | 1978–79 | |
1 | 2008–09 | |
1 | 1986–87 | |
Bayern Munich
|
1 | 2021–22 |
1 | 1980–81 | |
1 | 1968–69 | |
1 | 2000–01 | |
1 | 1990–91 | |
1 | 2002–03 | |
1 | 2005–06 | |
1 | 1987–88 | |
1 | 2019–20 | |
1 | 1979–80 | |
1 | 2007–08 | |
Manchester City
|
1 | 2022–23 |
1 | 1995–96 | |
1 | 1970–71 | |
1 | 1975–76 | |
1 | 1993–94 | |
1 | 1994–95 | |
1 | 1977–78 | |
1 | 2006–07 | |
1 | 1999–2000 | |
1 | 1997–98 |
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