Kylian Mbappe Wins European Golden Shoe in Real Madrid Debut Season

Kylian Mbappe won the European Golden Shoe for the first time in his debut season with Real Madrid, scoring 31 goals in La Liga and earning 62 points under the weighted scoring system that values goals in Europe's top five leagues twice as much as those in lower-ranked leagues. Despite Real Madrid finishing the season without major domestic trophies, Mbappe’s individual performance stood out, surpassing competitors like Viktor Gyokeres, who scored 39 goals in Portugal's Primeira Liga but earned fewer points due to the lower league coefficient, and Mohamed Salah, who scored 29 goals in the Premier League. Mbappe also claimed the Pichichi Trophy as La Liga's top scorer and became only the third Real Madrid player to win the European Golden Shoe, joining legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Hugo Sanchez. His ability to adapt during the season, improving his positioning and goal-scoring despite a challenging start, highlighted his impact on Real Madrid’s attack. This achievement marked Mbappe's first Golden Shoe, a milestone not reached during his time at PSG, underscoring his successful transition to Spanish football. The Golden Shoe ranking system, which multiplies goals by coefficients based on league strength, played a crucial role in determining the winner, favoring Mbappe's tally in La Liga.