Did Lionel Messi Win the 2022 Golden Boot?

Lionel Messi: Did He Win the Golden Boot?

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he has won many awards during his career. But one award that has eluded him is the Golden Boot, which is given to the player who scores the most goals in a single season in Europe’s top five leagues.

Messi has come close to winning the Golden Boot on several occasions, but he has always been pipped to the post by another player. In the 2012-13 season, he scored 38 goals in La Liga, but Cristiano Ronaldo scored 48 goals to win the award. In the 2016-17 season, Messi scored 37 goals in La Liga, but Ronaldo scored 42 goals to win the award again.

So, has Messi ever won the Golden Boot? The answer is no, but he has come close on several occasions. He is still one of the best goalscorers in the world, and he will surely be in contention for the award again next season.

Year	Winner	Goals
2010	Diego Forln	5
2011	Lionel Messi	6
2012	Gonzalo Higuan	5
2013	James Rodrguez	6
2014	Lionel Messi	4
2015	Lionel Messi	5
2016	Lionel Messi	6
2017	Cristiano Ronaldo	6
2018	Harry Kane	6

Background

The Golden Boot award is an annual award given to the player who has scored the most goals in Europe’s top five leagues. It is awarded by European Sports Media, and is based on statistics compiled by Opta. The award was first presented in 1968, and has been won by some of the greatest players in the history of the game, including Gerd Mller, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi.

Previous winners of the Golden Boot award

The following is a list of the previous winners of the Golden Boot award:

• 1968: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 40 goals
• 1969: Eusbio (Benfica) – 42 goals
• 1970: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 40 goals
• 1971: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 40 goals
• 1972: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 40 goals
• 1973: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 36 goals
• 1974: Johan Cruyff (Barcelona) – 33 goals
• 1975: Franois Van der Elst (Anderlecht) – 34 goals
• 1976: Gerd Mller (Bayern Munich) – 40 goals
• 1977: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich) – 36 goals
• 1978: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich) – 35 goals
• 1979: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich) – 34 goals
• 1980: Karl-Heinz Rummenigge (Bayern Munich) – 31 goals
• 1981: Ian Rush (Liverpool) – 32 goals
• 1982: Michel Platini (Juventus) – 20 goals
• 1983: Michel Platini (Juventus) – 22 goals
• 1984: Michel Platini (Juventus) – 20 goals
• 1985: Gary Lineker (Barcelona) – 29 goals
• 1986: Marco van Basten (AC Milan) – 37 goals
• 1987: Ruud Gullit (AC Milan) – 26 goals
• 1988: Marco van Basten (AC Milan) – 34 goals
• 1989: Marco van Basten (AC Milan) – 32 goals
• 1990: Jean-Pierre Papin (Olympique Marseille) – 30 goals
• 1991: George Weah (AC Milan) – 34 goals
• 1992: Marco van Basten (AC Milan) – 30 goals
• 1993: Hristo Stoichkov (Barcelona) – 38 goals
• 1994: Ronaldo (Inter Milan) – 34 goals
• 1995: Ronaldo (Barcelona) – 47 goals
• 1996: Ronaldo (Barcelona) – 34 goals
• 1997: Ronaldo (Inter Milan) – 31 goals
• 1998: Thierry Henry (Monaco) – 24 goals
• 1999: Rivaldo (Barcelona) – 25 goals
• 2000: Andriy Shevchenko (AC Milan) – 24 goals
• 2001: Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 24 goals
• 2002: Ruud van Nistelrooy (Manchester United) – 25 goals
• 2003: Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 30 goals
• 2004: Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 30 goals
• 2005: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 31 goals
• 2006: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 32 goals
• 2007: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 33 goals
• 2008: Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United) – 31 goals
• 2009: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 38 goals
• 2010: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 46 goals
• 2011: Lionel Messi (Barcelona) – 50 goals
• 2012: Lionel Messi

Final verdict

No, Lionel Messi did not win the Golden Boot award for the 2021-22 season. He finished in second place, behind Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich.

Why or why not?

There are a few reasons why Messi did not win the Golden Boot award this year. First, he missed a significant number of games due to injury. He was out for a total of 21 games, which is a significant amount of time. Second, he was not as prolific in front of goal as he has been in previous seasons. He scored 26 goals in all competitions, which is a good tally, but it is not as high as the number of goals he has scored in previous seasons.

Analysis

Messi’s performance this season has been somewhat underwhelming. He has not been as dominant as he has been in previous seasons, and he has not been able to carry Barcelona to the same level of success that he has in the past. This is likely due to a number of factors, including his age, his injuries, and the fact that Barcelona is not as strong of a team as it used to be.

Despite his underwhelming performance, Messi still remains one of the best players in the world. He is a gifted goalscorer and playmaker, and he is capable of producing moments of magic. However, it is clear that he is no longer the same player that he was a few years ago.

Implications of Messi’s win (or loss) of the Golden Boot award

Messi’s win (or loss) of the Golden Boot award does not have any major implications. The award is a prestigious individual honor, but it does not necessarily reflect a player’s overall value. Messi is still one of the best players in the world, regardless of whether or not he won the Golden Boot award this year.

However, Messi’s failure to win the Golden Boot award could be seen as a sign that he is starting to decline. He is now 34 years old, and he has been dealing with a number of injuries in recent years. It is possible that he is not able to maintain the same level of performance that he was able to achieve in his younger years.

Overall, Messi’s failure to win the Golden Boot award this year is not a major setback. He is still one of the best players in the world, and he will continue to be a major force in the game for many years to come.

Did Messi Win Golden Boot?

No, Messi did not win the Golden Boot in 2022. The award was won by Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich.

What is the Golden Boot?

The Golden Boot is an award given to the player who scores the most goals in the UEFA Champions League. It is named after the golden boot that is awarded to the top scorer at the FIFA World Cup.

How many goals did Messi score in the 2022 Champions League?

Messi scored 11 goals in the 2022 Champions League. He was the top scorer in the group stage, with six goals. However, he did not score in the knockout stages, as Barcelona were eliminated in the round of 16 by Bayern Munich.

Has Messi ever won the Golden Boot?

Yes, Messi has won the Golden Boot six times. He won the award in 2009, 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018, and 2019. He is the only player to have won the award more than five times.

Who is the current holder of the Golden Boot?

The current holder of the Golden Boot is Robert Lewandowski. He won the award in 2022, after scoring 15 goals in the Champions League.

Lionel Messi did not win the Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season. Despite his impressive goal-scoring record, he was unable to match the output of Robert Lewandowski, who won the award for the second consecutive year. This is a disappointing end to what has been a difficult season for Messi, both on and off the pitch. However, he remains one of the greatest players of all time, and he will be looking to bounce back next season and prove that he is still capable of winning major trophies.