Whatever happens this season, Kylian Mbappe has already etched his name in the history of European football. He even won the highly competitive European Golden Shoe for the first time! The 26-year-old striker even reached a remarkable mark in what was his inaugural campaign with Real Madrid. He ended the 2024-2025 season with 31 La Liga goals to his name! This accomplishment shot him up to a truly astounding 62 points in the weighted table for the award. Consequently, he clinched his place as European football’s leading marksman.
The momentous win came after an exhilarating final league match, where Mbappe scored twice to help Real Madrid clinch a crucial victory. Together with this performance, he was able to pass Viktor Gyokeres, who had been leading the chase for the European Golden Shoe. With these two goals, Mbappe has further laid his claim as one of La Liga’s best talents. He won the Pichichi Trophy, given to the league’s top goal scorer.
This season, Mbappe’s total goal tally soared to 43 in all competitions for Real Madrid, demonstrating his crucial role in the team’s success. He finished the campaign with 27 league goals, a remarkable total regardless of the level. That accomplishment put him fourth in Europe and second in the Pichichi standings. His success makes him the third Real Madrid player to win the prestigious European Golden Shoe. He is now in the same elite company of greats like Hugo Sanchez & Cristiano Ronaldo.
Beyond his individual awards, Mbappe’s success is notable historically. He became the first Frenchman to win the award since Thierry Henry. Henry pulled off this magical trick in 2004 and 2005 as a member of the Arsenal Football Club. This 19-year gap is what makes Mbappe’s achievement so remarkable. It reflects his broader potential to redefine the future of the beautiful game.
Interestingly, on the day of his decisive match, Mbappe was attending the Formula One Grand Prix in Monaco, leaving room for speculation that he could have been caught by competitors. Only his Barcelona teammate Robert Lewandowski scored higher than him in agility, power, speed and dribbling. In some, he got left in the dust by him, taking fourth overall. At the same time, Harry Kane was nipping at his heels with 26 goals in the Bundesliga.
Kylian Mbappe celebrates this major accomplishment. He comes to an important crossroads in his career, a time where he’s clearly established himself as one of the brightest stars in all of football. His speed, skill, and scoring ability have made him a darling to both fans and analysts. This enthusiasm creates lofty expectations for the forthcoming seasons.
