European golden boot is awarded to the player who has scored most number of goals in any of the european top division. The award was first introduced back in 1967-68 season and it was a called “Soulier d’Or” (Golden Shoe). It was awarded to the player with most leagues goals in Europe. (Cup competitions and European cup matches are not considered, only the league).
UEFA coefficient Rule: In 1991 the rules for “European Golden Shoe” were revised with leagues around europe divided according to UEFA coefficient where goals scored in top leagues like England, Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal are given 2.0 points while other leagues like France, Dutch and Belgian etc are given 1.5 points for every goal.
We take a look at all the European Golden Boot winners since its inception back in 1967-68 season when Portugese legendary forward Eusebo won it for the first time.
YEAR | WINNERS | LEAGUE | GOALS |
2016 | |||
2015 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 48 goals (96 points) |
2014 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 31 goals (62 points) |
2013 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 46 goals (92 points) |
2012 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 50 goals (100 points) |
2011 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 40 goals (80 points) |
2010 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 34 goals (68 points) |
2009 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 32 goals (64 points) |
2008 | ![]() |
England PL | 31 goals (62 points) |
2007 | ![]() |
Italy Serie A | 26 goals (52 points) |
2006 | ![]() |
Italy Serie A | 31 goals (62 points) |
2005 | ![]() |
England PL | 25 goals (50 points) |
2004 | ![]() |
England PL | 30 goals (60 points) |
2003 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 29 goals (58 points) |
2002 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 42 goals (84 points) |
2001 | ![]() |
Scotland PL | 35 goals (70 points) |
2000 | ![]() |
England PL | 30 goals (70 points) |
1999 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 36 goals (72 points) |
1998 | ![]() |
Dutch Eredivisie | 34 goals (68 points) |
1997 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 34 goals (68 points) |
1996 | ![]() |
Georgian Liga | 40 (not awarded) |
1995 | ![]() |
Armenian PL | 39 (not awarded) |
1994 | ![]() |
League of Wales | 43 (not awarded) |
1993 | ![]() |
Scotland PL | 34 (not awarded) |
1992 | ![]() |
Scotland PL | 34 (not awarded) |
1991 | ![]() |
Yugoslav | 34 |
1990 | ![]() |
Spain La Liga | 38 |
1989 | ![]() |
Romanian Liga | 43 |
1988 | ![]() |
Turkish Super Lig | 39 |
1987 | ![]() |
Romanian Liga | 44 |
1986 | ![]() |
Dutch Eredivisie | 37 |
1985 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 39 |
1984 | ![]() |
England PL | 32 |
1983 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 36 |
1982 | ![]() |
Dutch Eredivisie | 31 |
1981 | ![]() |
Bulgarian League | 32 |
1980 | ![]() |
Belgian League | 39 |
1979 | ![]() |
Dutch Eredivisie | 34 |
1978 | ![]() |
Austrian Liga | 41 |
1977 | ![]() |
Romanian Liga | 37 |
1976 | ![]() |
Cypriot Liga | 39 |
1975 | ![]() |
Romanian Liga | 33 |
1974 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 46 |
1973 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 40 |
1972 | ![]() |
Germany Bundesliga | 40 |
1971 | ![]() |
French Liga | 44 |
1970 | ![]() |
Germany Bundesliga | 38 |
1969 | ![]() |
Bulgarian League | 36 |
1968 | ![]() |
Portugal Liga | 43 |