Mbappé Wins European Golden Shoe Despite Gyökeres' Record-Breaking Season

European Golden Shoe 2025: Mbappé Wins Despite Gyökeres' Goal-Scoring Prowess The 2025 European Golden Shoe race saw a thrilling finish, with Kylian Mbappé securing the award despite Viktor Gyökeres scoring more goals. The difference came down to the coefficient applied to goals based on league strength. The French league, where Mbappé plays, has a higher coefficient than the Swedish league where Gyökeres plays. Mbappé scored 31 goals, earning him 62 points, while Gyökeres scored 39 goals but only earned 58.5 points. "The coefficient system is designed to account for differences in league competitiveness," explains a football analyst. "It ensures a fair comparison between players in various leagues." Mohamed Salah finished third with 29 goals and 58 points, followed by Robert Lewandowski with 27 goals and 54 points. Gyökeres' impressive season, with 63 goals and 17 assists, totaling 80 goal contributions, was still not enough to surpass Mbappé's coefficient-adjusted score. The race highlights the competitiveness of European football and the importance of considering league strength in goal-scoring comparisons.