{"id":46346,"date":"2023-12-19T15:33:53","date_gmt":"2023-12-19T10:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/?post_type=general-knowledge&p=46346"},"modified":"2025-10-16T14:56:18","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T09:26:18","slug":"golden-boot-winners","status":"publish","type":"general-knowledge","link":"https:\/\/www.cheggindia.com\/hi\/general-knowledge\/golden-boot-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"Golden Boot Winners List: Messi, Ronaldo, Mbapp\u00e9 & More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The FIFA Golden Boot is one of football’s most prestigious individual awards, presented to the top goal scorer of every FIFA World Cup. Since the inaugural tournament 1930, this accolade has celebrated legendary\u00a0Golden Boot winners\u00a0whose scoring feats have left an indelible mark on football history.<\/span> Iconic players such as Just Fontaine, who scored a record 13 goals in 1958, Gerd M\u00fcller, Ronaldo Naz\u00e1rio, and modern sensation Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 have all etched their names among the greatest golden Boot winners, showcasing their extraordinary talent and goal-scoring prowess on the world stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2022 World Cup, Mbapp\u00e9 emerged as the top scorer, netting eight goals and showcasing his extraordinary talent on the global stage. Remarkably, no player has ever won the FIFA Golden Boot twice, highlighting the tournament’s fierce competition and unpredictable nature. From the Uruguayan tournament of 1930, where top scorers captured worldwide attention, to today\u2019s thrilling World Cups, winning the Golden Boot remains a symbol of footballing excellence and global recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Fifa Golden Boot and Golden Ball Award?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The organization hosts the much-awaited FIFA World Cup every four years. This esteemed occasion honors remarkable athletes with several awards and displays extraordinary skill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Ball Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The FIFA Golden Boot stands as a prestigious accolade bestowed upon the top scorer of each World Cup tournament. Unlike the Golden Ball, which lauds the tournament’s most outstanding player, the Golden Boot is solely dedicated to goal-scoring prowess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since its inception in 1982, no player has secured the top scorer title more than once. Harry Kane of England claimed the honor in 2018, while in 2022, Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 clinched it with eight goals, edging past Lionel Messi. Among the distinguished winners, Italy, England, and Germany each boast two Golden Boots. This coveted award is a testament to the enduring legacy of those who excel in finding the net on football’s grandest stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Boot Award<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The FIFA Golden Ball Award<\/strong><\/a> is a prestigious accolade presented to the standout player of the FIFA World Cup tournament. Unlike the Golden Boot, which recognizes the tournament’s top scorer, the Golden Ball honors the player who demonstrates exceptional skill, leadership, and impact on the field throughout the competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Introduced in 1982, the Golden Ball was decided by journalists and experts who closely observed and analyzed players’ performances during the tournament. This panel considers various factors such as goals scored, assists provided, defensive contributions, leadership qualities, and overall influence on the team’s performance. Over the years, the FIFA Golden Ball<\/strong><\/a> has been awarded to some of the most iconic figures in football history, including Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo Naz\u00e1rio, and Lionel Messi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who won the Golden Boot in 2022?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Kylian Mbapp\u00e9, a professional footballer from France, represents both the French national team and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Renowned for his speed, intelligence, and powerful finishing, Mbapp\u00e9 is considered one of the top players in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mbapp\u00e9 won the Golden Boot, scoring a sensational hat-trick against Argentina. Despite Lionel Messi matching him with seven goals, the match ended in a draw and was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, with Argentina winning 4\u20132. Mbapp\u00e9\u2019s hat-trick was a game-changing performance that earned him the Golden Boot and solidified his status as one of France\u2019s most excellent forwards. His incredible contribution helped France secure second place in the tournament, showcasing his exceptional talent and importance to the national side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mbappe’s History Of Goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Kylian Mbapp\u00e9 opened France\u2019s 2022 World Cup campaign by scoring their first goal against Australia. He delivered a stellar performance in the second match against Denmark with three goals and one assist. During the knockout stages, he scored decisive goals in extra time, including a hat-trick against Argentina in the final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His goals in the final came in the 80th, 81st, and 118th minutes. While his first and third goals were penalties, his second goal, the equalizer for France, was a stunning strike from outside the box. With eight goals and two assists in the tournament, Mbapp\u00e9 secured the Golden Boot. He also became the fifth player to score in multiple World Cup finals and only the second to score in consecutive finals, cementing his place among the sport\u2019s elite and solidifying his legacy as one of France\u2019s most outstanding forwards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Golden Boot Winners list<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Th\u0435 Gold\u0435n Boot 2022 speculations w\u0435r\u0435 mounted with Mbapp\u0435 and M\u0435ssi, b\u0435ing th\u0435 main cont\u0435nd\u0435rs for th\u0435 2022 FIFA World Cup finals. Let\u2019s look at the Golden Boot winners list from 1930 to 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

 S.No.<\/strong><\/td>FIFA Golden Boot winners list Player name and Team Short from<\/strong><\/td>Venue and Year<\/strong><\/td>Performance for Award<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
1.<\/td>Guillermo Stabile (Team Argentina)<\/td>Uruguay 1930<\/td>Eight Goals<\/td><\/tr>
2.<\/td>Oldrich Nejedly (Team Czech Republic)<\/td>Italy 1934<\/td>Five Goals<\/td><\/tr>
3.<\/td>Leonidas (Team Brazil)<\/td>France 1938<\/td>Seven Goals<\/td><\/tr>
4.<\/td>Ademir (Team Brazil)<\/td>Brazil 1950<\/td>Eight Goals<\/td><\/tr>
5.<\/td>Sandor Kocsis (Team Hungary)<\/td>Switzerland 1954<\/td>Eleven Goals<\/td><\/tr>
6.<\/td>Just Fontaine (Team France)<\/td>Sweden 1958<\/td>Thirteen Goals<\/td><\/tr>
7.<\/td>Florian Albert (Team Hungary); Valentin Ivanov (Team Soviet Union); Garrincha (Team Brazil); Vava (Team Brazil); Drazan Jerkovic (Team Yugoslavia); Leonel Sanchez (Team Chile)<\/td>Chile 1962<\/td>Four Goals<\/td><\/tr>
8.<\/td>Eusebio (Team Portugal)<\/td>England 1966<\/td>Nine Goals<\/td><\/tr>
9.<\/td>Gerd Muller (Team Germany)<\/td>Mexico 1970<\/td>Ten Goals<\/td><\/tr>
10.<\/td>Grzegorz Lato (Team Poland)<\/td>West Germany 1974<\/td>Seven Goals<\/td><\/tr>
11.<\/td>Mario Kempes (Team Argentina)<\/td>Argentina 1978<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
12.<\/td>Paolo Rossi (Team Italy)<\/td>Spain 1982<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
13.<\/td>Gary Lineker (Team England)<\/td>Mexico 1986<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
14.<\/td>Salvatore Schillaci (Team Italy)<\/td>Italy 1990<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
15.<\/td>Oleg Salenko (Team Russia); Hristo Stoichkov (Team Bulgaria)<\/td>USA 1994<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
16.<\/td>Davor Suker (Team Croatia)<\/td>France 1998<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
17.<\/td>Ronaldo (Team Brazil)<\/td>South Korea\/Japan 2002<\/td>Eight Goals<\/td><\/tr>
18.<\/td>Miroslav Klose (Team Germany)<\/td>Germany 2006<\/td>Five Goals<\/td><\/tr>
19.<\/td>Thomas Muller (Team Germany)<\/td>South Africa 2010<\/td>Five Goals<\/td><\/tr>
20.<\/td>James Rodr\u00edguez (Team Colombia)<\/td>Brazil 2014<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
21.<\/td>Harry Kane (Team England)<\/td>Russia 2018<\/td>Six Goals<\/td><\/tr>
22.<\/td>Kylian Mbappe (Team France)<\/td>Qatar 2022<\/td>Eight Goals<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

FIFA World Cup Golden Boot: Multiple Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The FIFA World Cup Golden Boot has seen several players achieve the honor of being the top goal scorer in the tournament multiple times. Here are the notable players who have won the Golden Boot more than once:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Just Fontaine<\/strong>:\n