The 2024-25 Golden Boot hangs in the balance as Viktor Gyökeres (39 goals, 58.5 points) faces challenges from Kylian Mbappé (29 goals, 58) and Mohamed Salah (28 goals, 56).
With Mbappé needing 1 goal vs Real Sociedad and Salah 2 vs Brighton, follow BRG365 for live updates!
Current Standings
Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting Lisbon) holds a slim 0.5-point advantage in the Golden Boot race with 39 goals (58.5 points) in Portugal’s Primeira Liga (1.5-point coefficient).
Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé (29 goals, 58 points) and Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah (28 goals, 56 points) trail closely, with both having one league match left in La Liga and the Premier League, respectively.
Gyökeres’ Dilemma
The Swedish striker’s season ended with Sporting’s title win, leaving him unable to add to his tally.
If Mbappé or Salah surpass his points, Gyökeres would become the first non-top-five league winner since 2002.
His 39-goal haul is the highest in Europe this season, but Portugal’s lower coefficient limits his buffer.
Mbappé’s Make-or-Break Match
Mbappé needs one goal in Real Madrid’s final La Liga game vs Real Sociedad (May 21) to overtake Gyökeres.
The Frenchman has scored seven goals in his last four league matches, including a hat-trick vs Barcelona, and holds a higher 2-point coefficient .
A brace would secure his first Golden Boot outright.
Salah’s Double-Edged Sword
Salah requires two goals in Liverpool’s final Premier League fixture vs Brighton (May 18) to leapfrog Gyökeres.
The Egyptian’s 28 goals already lead the Premier League, but his 56 points (2-point coefficient) need a late surge.
If Mbappé fails to score, Salah’s brace could hand him the award .
Rule Breakdown
-
Top five leagues (Premier League, La Liga, etc.): 2 points per goal.
-
Leagues 6–22 (Primeira Liga): 1.5 points per goal.
-
Lower leagues: 1 point per goal.
This system ensures players in tougher competitions get higher credit. For example, Mbappé’s 29 La Liga goals equal 58 points, while Gyökeres’ 39 Primeira Liga goals yield 58.5 .
Historical Context
Lionel Messi (6 wins) and Cristiano Ronaldo (5) dominate the Golden Boot’s history, but 2025 could crown a first-time winner.
Last season’s victor Harry Kane (Bayern Munich) sits fourth with 26 goals (52 points), eliminated after the Bundesliga’s conclusion.
|
Season |
Winner |
Team |
Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
|
2023–24 |
Harry Kane |
Bayern Munich |
36 |
|
2022–23 |
Erling Haaland |
Manchester City |
36 |
|
2021–22 |
Robert Lewandowski |
Bayern Munich |
35 |
|
2020–21 |
Robert Lewandowski |
Bayern Munich |
41 |
|
2019–20 |
Ciro Immobile |
Lazio |
36 |
Upcoming Fixtures
-
May 18: Liverpool vs Brighton (Salah’s final chance).
-
May 21: Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad (Mbappé’s decider). Both matches will stream live on BRG365, with minute-by-minute updates on the Golden Boot race.
Drama Unfolds
The Golden Boot’s climax hinges on Mbappé’s and Salah’s final performances. Gyökeres’ record-breaking season may yet be overshadowed by a top-five league star, but his 39 goals will go down as one of Europe’s most remarkable feats this decade.
