How Many Golden Boots Has Lionel Messi Won?

Lionel Messi: The Greatest Golden Boot Winner of All Time?

Lionel Messi is one of the greatest footballers of all time, and he has the Golden Boot to prove it. The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who scores the most goals in a single season in Europe’s top five leagues. Messi has won the Golden Boot a record seven times, more than any other player in history.

In this article, we will take a closer look at Messi’s Golden Boot record, and we will discuss his chances of winning it again this season. We will also explore the impact that Messi has had on the Golden Boot award, and we will consider whether he is the greatest Golden Boot winner of all time.

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Overview of the Golden Boot Award

The Golden Boot Award is an annual award given to the player who has scored the most goals in Europe’s top five leagues. The award was first presented in 1967 and is currently sponsored by European sportswear company adidas.

The Golden Boot is awarded to the player who has scored the most goals in the following leagues:

  • English Premier League
  • Spanish La Liga
  • Italian Serie A
  • German Bundesliga
  • French Ligue 1

The award is calculated by adding up the number of goals scored by a player in all competitions, including domestic league matches, domestic cup matches, and European club competitions.

The current holder of the Golden Boot is Robert Lewandowski of Bayern Munich, who scored 41 goals in the 2021-22 season.

Criteria for Winning the Award

To win the Golden Boot, a player must meet the following criteria:

  • The player must be a citizen of a European country.
  • The player must play for a club in one of the top five European leagues.
  • The player must score at least 20 goals in the calendar year.

If two or more players are tied on goals scored, the following tiebreakers are used:

1. The player with the most assists is awarded the Golden Boot.
2. The player with the most goals scored in the UEFA Champions League is awarded the Golden Boot.
3. The player with the most goals scored in the UEFA Europa League is awarded the Golden Boot.
4. The player with the most goals scored in domestic cup competitions is awarded the Golden Boot.
5. The player with the most goals scored in all competitions is awarded the Golden Boot.

Previous Winners of the Award

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

| Year | Winner | Club | Goals |
|—|—|—|—|
| 1967 | Eusbio | Benfica | 42 |
| 1968 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 40 |
| 1969 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 38 |
| 1970 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 40 |
| 1971 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 40 |
| 1972 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 40 |
| 1973 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 36 |
| 1974 | Gerd Mller | Bayern Munich | 40 |
| 1975 | Johan Cruyff | Barcelona | 38 |
| 1976 | Mario Kempes | Valencia | 28 |
| 1977 | Allan Simonsen | Borussia Mnchengladbach | 34 |
| 1978 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern Munich | 26 |
| 1979 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern Munich | 30 |
| 1980 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern Munich | 34 |
| 1981 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern Munich | 29 |
| 1982 | Fernando Torres | Atltico Madrid | 35 |
| 1983 | Karl-Heinz Rummenigge | Bayern Munich | 26 |
| 1984 | Michel Platini | Juventus | 20 |
| 1985 | Michel Platini | Juventus | 20 |
| 1986 | Diego Maradona | Napoli | 34 |
| 1987 | Ruud van Nistelrooy | PSV Eindhoven | 32 |
| 1988 | Marco van Basten | AC Milan | 34 |
| 1989 | Marco van Basten | AC Milan | 37 |
| 1990 | Jean-Pierre Papin | Marseille | 30 |
| 1991 | Marco van Basten | AC Milan | 35 |
| 1992 | Marco van Basten | AC Milan | 34 |
| 1993 | Hristo Stoichkov | Barcelona | 38 |
| 1994 | Ronaldo | Barcelona | 34 |
| 1995 | Alan Shearer | Blackburn Rovers | 34 |
| 1996 | Ronaldo | Inter Milan | 31 |
| 1997 | Ronaldo | Inter Milan | 34 |
| 1998 | Thierry Henry | Arsenal | 24 |
| 1999 | Thierry Henry

3. Messi’s Golden Boot Records

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe a record seven times, more than any other player. He first won the award in 2009-10, when he scored 34 goals in La Liga for Barcelona. He has since won the award in each of the following six seasons, scoring 50 goals in 2010-11, 46 goals in 2011-12, 50 goals in 2012-13, 43 goals in 2013-14, 41 goals in 2014-15, and 37 goals in 2015-16.

Messi’s seven Golden Shoes are the most by any player in history. The next highest is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times.

In addition to his seven European Golden Shoes, Messi has also won the Pichichi Trophy, which is awarded to the top scorer in La Liga, a record six times. He first won the Pichichi Trophy in 2009-10, when he scored 34 goals in La Liga. He has since won the award in each of the following five seasons, scoring 50 goals in 2010-11, 46 goals in 2011-12, 50 goals in 2012-13, 43 goals in 2013-14, and 41 goals in 2014-15.

Messi’s six Pichichi Trophies are also the most by any player in history. The next highest is Telmo Zarra, who won the award five times.

Youngest player to win the Golden Boot

Lionel Messi won the European Golden Shoe at the age of 22 years and 273 days, making him the youngest player to ever win the award. He won the award in the 2009-10 season, when he scored 34 goals in La Liga for Barcelona.

The previous record for youngest player to win the Golden Shoe was held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the award at the age of 23 years and 130 days in the 2007-08 season.

Most consecutive Golden Boots won

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe in each of the last six seasons, from 2009-10 to 2015-16. This is the longest consecutive run of Golden Shoe wins in history.

The previous record for most consecutive Golden Boots won was held by Cristiano Ronaldo, who won the award in each of the four seasons from 2010-11 to 2013-14.

Most Golden Boots won by a single player

Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe a record seven times, more than any other player in history. The next highest is Cristiano Ronaldo, who has won the award five times.

Messi’s seven Golden Shoes are the most by any player in history. The next highest is Telmo Zarra, who won the award five times.

4. Messi’s legacy as a goalscorer

Lionel Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time. He has scored over 700 goals for club and country, and he is the all-time leading goalscorer for Barcelona and Argentina.

Messi’s goalscoring record is even more impressive when you consider that he is a relatively small player. He is only 5’7″, which is below average for a professional footballer. However, Messi’s low center of gravity and incredible dribbling skills allow him to get past defenders and score goals from difficult angles.

Messi is also a very clinical finisher. He has a knack for being in the right place at the right time, and he rarely misses a chance. He is also very good at taking free kicks and penalties.

Messi’s goalscoring record is a testament to his incredible talent and determination. He is one of the greatest goalscorers of all time, and he is still going strong at the age of 34.

Impact of Messi’s Golden Boots on the game

Lionel Messi’s Golden Boots have had a significant impact on the game of football. He has set a new standard for goalscoring, and he has inspired a generation of young footballers.

Messi’s Golden Boots have also helped to raise the profile of the game around the world. He is one of the

How many Golden Boots has Messi won?

Lionel Messi has won seven Golden Boots, the most by any player in history. He won his first Golden Boot in 2009-10, and has won the award every year since 2012-13 except for 2016-17.

What is the Golden Boot?

The Golden Boot is an award given to the player who scores the most goals in the top European leagues. It is awarded by European Sports Media (ESM), and is based on the votes of journalists from each of the top European leagues.

How many goals did Messi score to win the Golden Boot in 2021-22?

Messi scored 26 goals in La Liga in 2021-22, which was enough to win him his seventh Golden Boot. He finished ahead of Karim Benzema (24 goals) and Robert Lewandowski (23 goals).

Is Messi the only player to have won the Golden Boot seven times?

No, Messi is not the only player to have won the Golden Boot seven times. Cristiano Ronaldo has also won the award seven times, the same as Messi.

Who has won the Golden Boot the most times?

Messi and Ronaldo have both won the Golden Boot seven times, the most by any player in history.

Which player has won the Golden Boot the most times in a single season?

Gerd Mller holds the record for the most goals scored in a single season, with 40 goals in the 1971-72 Bundesliga season. He also won the Golden Boot that season.

Lionel Messi has won a record seven Golden Boots, an award given to the top scorer in Europe’s top five leagues. He has won the award in La Liga five times, the Premier League once, and the Serie A once. Messi is the only player to have won the Golden Boot in three different leagues. He is also the only player to have won the award in four consecutive seasons.

Messi’s record-breaking goalscoring has been a key factor in his team’s success. He has helped Barcelona win La Liga ten times, the Copa del Rey seven times, and the Champions League four times. He has also helped Argentina win the Copa Amrica twice.

Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time. His goalscoring record is unmatched, and he has won a staggering number of trophies. He is a true legend of the game.

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