Lionel Messi and records-two sides of the same coin. The words record and Messi seem incomplete without each other. In fact, Messi and records are always intertwined. From the very beginning of his career, he has repeatedly carved his name in the record books in various ways. Some of the records he has set are unmatched in the history of football.
Throughout his career, Lionel Messi has earned an astonishing number of records, and most recently, he won his eighth Ballon d’Or-an achievement that no other footballer in history has ever achieved. Even his eternal rival, Cristiano Ronaldo, falls behind in this regard, having won the Ballon d’Or six times. But it’s not just the Ballon d’Or where Messi leads; he also holds the record for the most European Golden Boots. He remains the only player in football history to have won the Golden Boot six times. As expected, Cristiano Ronaldo follows him on the list, having won the award four times while playing for Manchester United and Real Madrid.
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How the Golden Boot is Decided
The Golden Boot is typically awarded to the highest goal scorer in Europe’s top leagues in a single season. However, the league in which the goals are scored and the level of competition are also taken into account. For example, in Europe’s top five leagues, each goal is worth 2 points. In leagues ranked 6th to 22nd, each goal carries 1.5 points. The player with the most points at the end of the season is honoured with the Golden Boot.
A Look at Lionel Messi’s Golden Boot Wins
Lionel Messi is the first footballer in history to win the Golden Boot six times, including a phenomenal three consecutive wins. He first won the award in the 2009-10 season, scoring 34 goals in 35 matches. Just one season later, in 2011-12, he won it again, this time with an astounding 50 goals in 37 matches. He continued his scoring prowess into the next season, winning his third Golden Boot in 2012-13 with 46 goals in 32 matches.
After a three-season wait, Messi returned to his best form and dominated the Golden Boot race once again. From the 2016-17 season onward, he won the award for three consecutive seasons, cementing his place as the top scorer in each. All of these Golden Boots were won while playing for his former Spanish club, Barcelona. In total, Messi has won the Golden Boot six times.
Lionel Messi’s Golden Boot Wins at a Glance
| 2009-10 | 34 goals in 35 matches |
| 2011-12 | 50 goals in 37 matches |
| 2012-13 | 46 goals in 32 matches |
| 2016-17 | 37 goals in 34 matches |
| 2017-18 | 34 goals in 36 matches |
| 2018-19 | 36 goals in 34 matches |
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