kylian Mbappe Leads Champions League Golden Boot Race as Scoring intensifies
Paris – Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid currently tops the Champions League scoring charts for the 2025-26 campaign with nine goals, as Europe’s elite forwards continue a high-scoring battle for the coveted Golden Boot. The competition is fierce, with several players closely trailing the French superstar.
Last season’s race concluded in an unprecedented tie, with both Raphinha and Serhou Guirassy finishing as joint top scorers with 13 goals each. This marked a significant increase from the 2023-24 season, where harry Kane and Kylian Mbappe shared the honor with only eight goals apiece, demonstrating a clear trend of increased attacking potency across Europe’s top clubs. The 2024-25 tournament saw a total of eight forwards reach eight or more goals, highlighting the competitive landscape.
Here’s the updated golden Boot ranking as of November 26th:
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kylian Mbappe | Real Madrid | 9 |
| 2 | Victor Osimhen | Galatasaray | 6 |
| 3 | Harry Kane | bayern Munich | 5 |
| =3 | Erling haaland | Manchester City | 5 |
| 5 | Anthony Gordon | Newcastle United | 4 |
| =5 | Harvey Barnes | Newcastle United | 4 |
| =5 | Marcus Rashford | Barcelona | 4 |
| =5 | Gabriel Martinelli | Arsenal | 4 |
| =5 | Vitinha | PSG | 4 |
| =5 | Lautaro Martinez | Inter Milan | 4 |
The 2024-25 Golden Boot was uniquely shared by Serhou Guirassy and Raphinha, who finished with an equal number of goals. UEFA’s decision not to employ tie-breakers resulted in both players being crowned joint winners, acknowledging their extraordinary performances throughout the tournament.
