Harry Kane won the European Golden Shoe for the second time on Thursday in Munich, Germany [1, 4].
The achievement cements the England captain's status as one of the most prolific strikers in world football. By securing the award, Kane has outperformed the most elite attackers in Europe's top leagues during a highly competitive cycle.
Kane received the honor after scoring 36 goals in the Bundesliga [3]. This tally allowed him to beat out high-profile rivals, including Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappé, to claim the title of Europe’s best goalscorer for the 2025/26 season [2, 3].
Speaking about the milestone, Kane credited his support system at the German club. "I want to thank FC Bayern, the staff, the coaches, and my teammates for this achievement," Kane said [6].
The striker indicated that this success is part of a larger ambition for the year. He noted that the previous campaign was the most successful of his career thus far.
"I hope to win the Ballon d'Or after what has been the best season ever," Kane said [6].
This second Golden Shoe [1] marks a significant individual milestone for the striker since his move to Munich. The award ceremony, held on Aug. 20, 2026 [4], recognized his consistency and efficiency in front of the goal throughout the 2025/26 campaign [2].
“Harry Kane won the European Golden Shoe for the second time.”
Kane's second European Golden Shoe validates his transition to the Bundesliga and positions him as a primary contender for the Ballon d'Or. By outscoring Haaland and Mbappé, Kane has demonstrated that his scoring rate remains elite regardless of the league, shifting the conversation from his ability to adapt to Germany to his dominance over the current generation of European forwards.
