Last update October 30, 2023 by colgadosporelfutbol
Who are they the footballers with the most Golden Boots of the history of soccer? Since 1968 until 1990, the prestigious French newspaper L´Equipe, delivered the top European scorer (only goals scored in league are counted) of this award. Later, the European Sports Magazines is the one in charge of giving the trophy. We review the list of the players who have won the prize the most times.
Eusebio was the first to win the Golden Boot
Eusebio He was the first footballer to win the Golden Boot in the season 1967-1968. The legendary Portuguese striker achieved the not inconsiderable figure of 42 goals with the Benfica shirt. At that time one of his great rivals was the German Gerd Muller who was the top European scorer twice (1969-1970 Y 1971-1972). Eusebio managed to match this record by repeating in the 1972-1973.
Other illustrious names that achieved two Golden Boots throughout their careers are: Dudu Georgescu, Fernando Gomes, Ally McCoist, Mario Jardel, Thierry Henry, Diego Forlán and Luis Suárez.
As a curious fact, the name of Rodion Camataru. The Romanian was proclaimed top European scorer in the campaign 1986-1987. But nevertheless, in the year 1990 he was disqualified because several irregularities were discovered in the romanian league in that season.
How many Golden Boots do Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have??
Of course, the great dominators are Lionel Messi Y Cristiano Ronaldo. Messi has 6 Golden Boots. Therefore, the Argentine leads the historical classification of players with the most Golden Boots. further, holds the absolute record for having achieved 50 goals with FC Barcelona in a single League. And if that was not enough, ‘La Pulga’ es el único futbolista que consiguió este trofeo tres años consecutivos (2016-2017, 2017-2018, 2018-2019).
Meanwhile, the Cristiano Ronaldo has 4 Bgold oats in their showcases, which places him in second position behind his maximum rival. Both maintain an excruciating fight to be number one in each and every one of the individual awards that are awarded each season in European and world football..
The footballers with the most Golden Boots in history
- Lionel Messi: 6 trophies (2010, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, 2019)
- Cristiano Ronaldo: 4 trophies (2008, 2011, 2014, 2015)
- Robert Lewandowski: 2 trophies (2021 Y 2022)
- Luis Suarez: 2 trophies (2014 Y 2016)
- Diego Forlan: 2 trophies (2005 Y 2009)
- Thierry Henry: 2 trophies (2004 Y 2005)
- Mario Jardel: 2 trophies (1999 Y 2002)
- Ally McCoist: 2 trophies (1992 Y 1993)
- Fernando Gomes: 2 trophies (1983 Y 1985)
- Dudu Georgescu: 2 trophies (1975 Y 1977)
- Eusebio: 2 trophies (1969 Y 1973)
- Gerd Müller: 2 trophies (1970 Y 1972)
All the footballers who have won the Golden Boot
| Season | Golden Boot (goals) | Equipment |
|---|---|---|
| 1967-1968 | Eusebio (42) | S.L. Benfica |
| 1968-1969 | Petar Zhekov (36) | CSKA Sofia |
| 1969-1970 | Gerd Müller (38) | Bayern Munich |
| 1970-1971 | Josip Skoblar (44) | Olympique Marseille |
| 1971-1972 | Gerd Müller (40) | Bayern Munich |
| 1972-1973 | Eusebio (40) | S.L. Benfica |
| 1973-1974 | Hector Yazalde (46) | Sporting Club |
| 1974-1975 | Dudu Georgescu (33) | Dinamo Bucharest |
| 1975-1976 | Sotiris Caiaphas (39) | A.C. Omonia |
| 1976-1977 | Dudu Georgescu (47) | Dinamo Bucharest |
| 1977-1978 | Hans Krankl (41) | rapid Vienna |
| 1978-1979 | Kees Kist (34) | THE Alkmaar |
| 1979-1980 | Edwin Vandenberg (39) | Lierse S.K. |
| 1980-1981 | Giorgi Slavkov (31) | Thrace Plovdiv |
| 1981-1982 | Wim Kieft (32) | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 1982-1983 | Fernando Gomes (36) | F.C. Port |
| 1983-1984 | Ian Rush (32) | Liverpool F.C. |
| 1984-1985 | Fernando Gomes (39) | F.C. Port |
| 1985-1986 | the old European Cup against (37) | Ajax Amsterdam |
| 1986-1987 | Toni Polster (39) | rapid Vienna |
| 1987-1988 | Tanju Çolak (39) | Galatasaray S.K. |
| 1988-1989 | Dorin Mateut (43) | Dinamo Bucharest |
| 1989-1990 | Hugo Sanchez & Hristo Stoichkov (38) | Real Madrid & CSKA Sofia |
| 1990-1991 | Darko Pancev (34) | Red Star |
| 1991-1992 | Ally McCoist (34) | Glasgow Rangers |
| 1992-1993 | Ally McCoist (34) | Glasgow Rangers |
| 1993-1994 | David Taylor (43) | Porthmadog F.C. |
| 1994-1995 | Arsen Avitisyan (39) | Home home |
| 1995-1996 | Zviad Endeladze (40) | Margvati |
| 1996-1997 | Ronaldo (34) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 1997-1998 | Nikos Machlas (34) | SBV Speed |
| 1998-1999 | Mario Jardel (36) | F.C. Port |
| 1999-2000 | Kevin Phillips (30) | AFC Sunderland |
| 2000-2001 | Henrik Larsson (35) | Celtic de Glasgow |
| 2001-2002 | Mario Jardel (42) | Sporting Club |
| 2002-2003 | Roy Maakay (29) | R.C. Deportivo La Coruna |
| 2003-2004 | Thierry Henry (30) | Arsenal F.C. |
| 2004-2005 | Thierry Henry & Diego Forlan (25) | Arsenal F.C. & Villarreal C.F. |
| 2005-2006 | Luca Toni (31) | A.C. Fiorentina |
| 2006-2007 | Francesco Totti (26) | A.S. Roma |
| 2007-2008 | Cristiano Ronaldo (31) | Manchester United |
| 2008-2009 | Diego Forlan (32) | Atletico Madrid |
| 2009-2010 | Lionel Messi (34) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2010-2011 | Cristiano Ronaldo (41) | Real Madrid C.F. |
| 2011-2012 | Lionel Messi (50) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2012-2013 | Lionel Messi (46) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2013-2014 | Cristiano Ronaldo & Luis Suarez (31) | Real Madrid C.F. & Liverpool F.C. |
| 2014-2015 | Cristiano Ronaldo (48) | Real Madrid C.F. |
| 2015-2016 | Luis Suarez (40) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2016-2017 | Lionel Messi (37) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2017-2018 | Lionel Messi (34) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2018-2019 | Lionel Messi (36) | F.C. Barcelona |
| 2019-2020 | Ciro Immobile (36) | S.S. Lazio |
| 2020-2021 | Robert Lewandowski (41) | Bayern Munich |
| 2021-2022 | Robert Lewandowski (35) | Bayern Munich |
| 2022-2023 | Erling Haaland (36) | Manchester City |
