Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane received the European Golden Shoe on Aug. 19 for the second time [1, 2].
The award cements Kane's status as one of the most prolific scorers in world football and highlights his continued dominance in the European leagues.
Kane earned the honor after finishing the 2025-26 season as the top scorer in Europe, recording 36 league goals [1, 3]. The award ceremony took place Wednesday, marking the second time the English footballer has been recognized as the continent's best goalscorer [1, 2].
"Winning the Golden Shoe for the second time is a huge honour and a testament to the hard work of the whole Bayern Munich squad," Kane said [2].
The striker has indicated that his recent form puts him in a strong position for other individual accolades. Following what he described as his best season by far, Kane expressed his ambitions for the 2026 Ballon d'Or [3].
"I've done everything," Kane said [3].
While some reports referred to the trophy as the Golden Boot, official records from the ceremony and primary reporting identify the award as the Golden Shoe [1, 2]. The achievement reflects a consistent scoring rate across the 2025-26 campaign, a period of high productivity for the Bayern Munich forward [1].
“Harry Kane received the European Golden Shoe on Aug. 19 for the second time.”
Kane's second European Golden Shoe validates his transition to the German league and maintains his trajectory toward breaking historical scoring records. By securing the top scorer title with 36 goals, he strengthens his candidacy for the Ballon d'Or, shifting the conversation from his ability to adapt to a new league to his ability to dominate it.
