Kylian Mbappé has become the first Real Madrid player to win the European Golden Boot since Cristiano Ronaldo. Mbappé secured the award in the 2024-25 season by scoring 31 goals in La Liga, earning 62 points in the European rankings, which is the highest among all European league players this season. This achievement places him alongside Real Madrid legends Hugo Sánchez and Cristiano Ronaldo, who previously won the Golden Boot while at the club.
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Mbappé’s 31 goals in his debut season for Real Madrid also earned him the Pichichi Trophy as La Liga’s top scorer, and he surpassed Cristiano Ronaldo’s debut season goal tally by five goals. His performance was pivotal despite Real Madrid facing challenges, and he finished the season with 42 goals across all competitions.
The Golden Boot ranking system awards goals scored in Europe’s top five leagues (including La Liga) two points each, which helped Mbappé edge out Viktor Gyökeres, who scored more goals (39) in the Portuguese league but earned fewer points due to the league’s lower coefficient (1.5 points per goal). Mohamed Salah was another contender but finished third in the rankings.
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In summary, Mbappé’s Golden Boot win marks a historic milestone as he is the first Real Madrid player to achieve this since Cristiano Ronaldo, highlighting his immediate impact and elite scoring ability in European football.
