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Messi Leads Golden Shoe History, Mbappe Currently Reigns
12/23/2025
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Story summary
- The Golden Shoe award was founded in 1968 to recognize top football scorers.
- Eusebio won the inaugural trophy.
- Lionel Messi holds the record with six wins, including 50 goals in the 2011-12 season.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has won it four times, starting in 2007-08.
- Kylian Mbappe is the current holder with 31 goals in the 2024-25 season.