In a ceremony held at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé received the Golden Shoe award for the 2024-2025 season.
Mbappé earned the title after scoring 31 goals in 34 matches played in the Spanish League last season, making him the top scorer in Europe.
According to the newspaper “AS”, Mbappé is the third Real Madrid player to win the Golden Shoe award since its establishment in 1967.
The first Real Madrid player to win the award was Hugo Sánchez, who scored 38 goals in the 1989-1990 season. Then came Cristiano Ronaldo, who won it three times with Real Madrid, scoring 40 goals in the 2010-2011 season, 31 goals in the 2013-2014 season, and 48 goals in the 2014-2015 season.
In addition, Cristiano Ronaldo won the award once again with Manchester United before joining Real Madrid.
After a decade-long absence, Real Madrid returned to shine thanks to Kylian Mbappé, making this celebration very special.
Pérez: Proud to have a player like Mbappé
Real Madrid President Florentino Pérez expressed his pride in having a player like Mbappé, saying in his address to him: “I am proud to have a player like you.”
He added: “We are happy today, because a prestigious award like the Golden Shoe goes to one of the best players in the world.”
He continued: “Dear Kylian, congratulations. This is the result of your work, and I want you to know that I, as President of Real Madrid, am very proud to have a player like you, you represent the values of this historic club in the best way. This day will always remain in your memory. It is the first Golden Shoe award in your career, and from it you begin to write your own history. Our fans adore you and will always be by your side.”
He stressed: “This award is an incentive for you to continue making history. I congratulate you and your family.”
Mbappé: I want to win the Golden Shoe again
For his part, Kylian Mbappé expressed his happiness at receiving the award, saying: “It is a pleasure to receive the Golden Shoe. Thank you all. It is an important moment for me, it is the first time I have won it, and it means a lot to me.”
He added: “I would like to thank my teammates who have always helped me to show the best version of Kylian. We have an amazing group, and we hope to achieve many titles this season.”
He continued: “It is wonderful to play for Real Madrid, it was my childhood dream and I am now living this dream. I hope to continue here for many years, to bring happiness to our fans who have given me love since the first day of my arrival, even before that.”
He stressed: “This is a special day. The most important thing is the team, and without all the people here I would not have won this award.”
Mbappé concluded his speech by saying: “I thank the medical and technical staff, and everyone who helps me on and off the field. I am very happy, and I want to continue making history. I have scored 31 goals, and I have started this season wonderfully, and of course I want to win it again in 2026.”
Mbappé’s origins
Kylian Mbappé is considered one of the most prominent stars of modern football, a player who combines innate talent, lightning speed, and unlimited ambition, making him a symbol of a new generation of players who have crossed the boundaries of the green rectangle to become influential worldwide.
Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20, 1998, in Paris, and grew up in Bondy, a popular area known for the birth of many football talents.
His father, Wilfrid Mbappé, of Cameroonian origin, worked as a coach in a local club, while his mother, Fayza Lamari, of Algerian origin, was a handball player.
This cultural and sporting mix shaped Kylian Mbappé’s personality from a young age, as he inherited discipline from his father and determination from his mother.
Real Madrid Mercato
Real Madrid, led by their new coach Xabi Alonso, have completed 4 summer deals to strengthen the team’s ranks in the 2025-2026 season.
The royal team has signed Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth, Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, Álvaro Carreras from Benfica, and Franco Mastantuono from River Plate.
According to the “Sports Mole” website, Real Madrid spent around £139.8 million to complete the deals for Huijsen, Arnold, Carreras, and Mastantuono.
Real Madrid’s position in La Liga
Real Madrid, led by their coach Xabi Alonso, leads the Spanish League standings with 27 points, after achieving 9 victories and suffering one defeat against Atlético Madrid.
Real Madrid players have scored 22 goals in 10 matches in La Liga, while their net has conceded 10 goals.
The royal team is 5 points ahead of its closest pursuer, Barcelona.
The Catalan team, led by its coach Hans Flick, has 22 points, after achieving 7 victories, one draw, and suffering two losses.
Barça players have scored 25 goals in 10 matches in La Liga, while their net has conceded 12 goals.
