Kane among elite winners after exceptional season, only Messi and Ronaldo have more

England striker Harry Kane is set to receive the European Golden Shoe award, recognizing him as the continent's top scorer for the 2025/26 season. Kane netted 36 goals in the Bundesliga for Bayern Munich, securing this prestigious accolade for the second time in his career. His previous win was in 2024, making him one of the few elite footballers to achieve this feat multiple times.

With this latest award, Kane joins an exclusive club that includes legends like Lionel Messi, who holds six Golden Shoes, and Cristiano Ronaldo, who has four. Kane's remarkable performance in the past season saw him score 36 goals in the league, matching his tally from his first Golden Shoe win two years prior. This consistency highlights his enduring goal-scoring prowess.

Beyond his league success, Kane's overall performance was exceptional. He registered a total of 73 goals in 65 official matches for both Bayern Munich and the England national team, complemented by eight assists. This impressive goal count places him second for the most goals scored in a single season in the 21st century, surpassed only by Lionel Messi's record from the 2011/12 season. Kane also secured his third consecutive Bundesliga top scorer title and finished second in the Champions League with 14 goals, just one behind Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappé.