Kylian Mbappé Beats Salah and Gyökeres to Win European Golden Shoe 2024!

Kylian Mbappé has officially won the European Golden Shoe for the 2023–24 season, adding another prestigious milestone to his already remarkable career.

While Real Madrid may have ended the season without any major trophies, their new frontman lit up LaLiga with a series of stunning performances—earning him two major individual honors:

• Top Scorer of LaLiga

• European Golden Shoe Winner

Mbappé’s Stats and Final Push

Mbappé scored 31 goals in LaLiga, finishing the season with a brace in the final match. His tally earned him 62 points under the Golden Shoe ranking system, which multiplies goals from Europe’s top five leagues by a factor of 2.

This marks the first European Golden Shoe win for a French player since Thierry Henry, who won it in 2004 and 2005 with Arsenal.

Golden Shoe 2024 – Final Standings

Player	Club	League	Goals	Coefficient	Points
Kylian Mbappé	Real Madrid	LaLiga	31	2.0	62
Viktor Gyökeres	Sporting CP	Liga Portugal	39	1.5	58.5
Mohamed Salah	Liverpool	Premier League	29	2.0	58

Viktor Gyökeres: A Phenomenal Season in Portugal

While Viktor Gyökeres outscored Mbappé in raw numbers, his league's coefficient reduced his points tally. Competing in Liga Portugal, which has a factor of 1.5, his 39 goals earned him 58.5 points.

The Swedish striker had a breakthrough season, leading Sporting CP to a Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) win and firmly establishing himself as one of Europe’s top forwards.

Mohamed Salah: Close but Not Enough

Mohamed Salah stayed in the Golden Shoe race until the very last Premier League game. Needing a hat-trick to take the top spot, Salah managed to score only once, finishing with 29 goals and 58 points.

Still, it was an impressive campaign for the Egyptian forward, reinforcing his elite status.

Mbappé’s Legacy Grows

With this Golden Shoe, Kylian Mbappé joins an elite group of past winners, including:

• Cristiano Ronaldo (4-time winner)

• Lionel Messi (6-time winner)

• Thierry Henry

• Hugo Sánchez

  
  

Despite a trophyless season for Madrid, Mbappé proved to be their most reliable performer. There were doubts early in the season, but his consistency and goal-scoring helped Real Madrid finish second in LaLiga.

Final Thoughts

While the spotlight often shines on team achievements, this season was a reminder of Mbappé's individual brilliance. Even without silverware, he has laid a strong foundation at Real Madrid, silencing critics and setting high expectations for the coming years.

What’s Next?

With EURO 2024 and another LaLiga season on the horizon, all eyes will be on Mbappé to see if he can continue this momentum—and maybe even add a Ballon d’Or to his growing collection.