Golden Boot winners by competition
Every major league and tournament crowns its top scorer. These pages track the Golden Boot and top scorer awards competition by competition — winners year by year, all-time leading scorers and the records that still stand. Updated as each season closes.
Which competitions are covered?
MLS Golden Boot
MLS Golden Boot explained: every recent winner, the single-season goal record, the all-time top scorer and how the award works. Updated for the 2025 season (Lionel Messi).
Champions League top scorer
UEFA Champions League top scorers: the all-time list led by Cristiano Ronaldo (140) and Lionel Messi (129), the season-by-season top scorers and the competition records.
AFCON top scorer
Africa Cup of Nations all-time top scorers: Samuel Eto’o leads with 18 goals, ahead of Laurent Pokou (14) and Rashidi Yekini (13). Full list, records and the single-tournament record.
Liga MX top scorer (campeón de goleo)
Liga MX top scorers (campeón de goleo): recent Apertura and Clausura winners, the all-time leading scorer Cabinho, and the single-tournament goal record.
Saudi Pro League Golden Boot
Saudi Pro League Golden Boot: recent winners including Cristiano Ronaldo’s record 35-goal season, the latest champion Julián Quiñones (33), and the records.
Bola de Prata (Primeira Liga top scorer)
Primeira Liga top scorers (Bola de Prata): recent winners led by Viktor Gyökeres, the all-time record holder Fernando Peyroteo (332), and the competition records.
Brasileirão top scorer (artilheiro)
Brasileirão Série A top scorers (artilheiros): recent winners including Kaio Jorge (2025), the all-time leader Roberto Dinamite (190) and the single-season record.