Kylian Mbappéin his first season with Real Madrid, he showed why he is one of the most feared players on the planet. With 31 goals in LaLigathe French striker not only kept the trophy Pichichibut also conquered the Gold Boot 2024-2025prize that distinguishes the top scorer from the European leagues.
In a campaign where constancy and effectiveness made the difference, Mbappé added 62 points In the classification of the prestigious award, surpassing the Swede Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting CP), who scored 39 goals in the Primeira League, already Mohamed Salah (Liverpool), which completed an excellent campaign in the Premier League.
The French gunner was a key piece in the Real Madrid season, being the axis of the merengue attack and confirming its immediate adaptation to Spanish football. Its speed, ability to definition and offensive leadership made every day a show in LaLiga stadiums.
The difference that the award gave in the UEFA coefficient which applies to each league to score the goals. While the five major leagues (LaLiga, Premier League, Bundesliga, Series A and Ligue 1) grant Two points per goalthe Portuguese league distributes only 1.5 points. Thus, although Gyökeres made eight more goals, he finished with 58.5 points, insufficient to overcome Mbappé.
The case of the Swedish striker has generated conversation, since it was the top absolute scorer in the number of goals of the European season, but the weighting system rewarded the level of competition in which Mbappé competes. It is a reminder that it not only matters to score, but where the goals are scored.
Mbappé also becomes the first Real Madrid player to win the Gold Boot from Cristiano Ronaldowhich further reinforces its immediate impact on the white club. In total, it is the Golden Boot Trophy of his career, after those obtained with the PSG, but the first one in one of the most demanding leagues in the world.
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Mohamed Salah, on the other hand, also signed an outstanding campaign with Liverpool, but his final figure of goals was not enough to fight the first place. Even so, its presence among the three best reflects the validity of the Egyptian in elite football.
With this award, Mbappé confirms that his arrival in Madrid was not only a media commitment, but a successful sporting decision. The Bernabéu enjoys a new idol that aims to continue writing history with the white shirt.
Kylian Mbappé not only arrived in Spain to compete. He arrived to dominate. And with a gold boot in his first year as a Madrid player, he begins to leave a mark on the history of European football history.
Classification of the Gold Boot 2025
| Player | Goals | Points |
| Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid) | 31 | 62 points |
| Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting Lisbon) | 39 | 58.5 points |
| Mohamed Salah (Liverpool FC) | 29 | 58 points |
| Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona) | 27 | 54 points |
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