Mbappe has won the European Golden Shoe for the first time in his career, marking the end of a remarkable debut season with Real Madrid. His impressive performance has earned him this prestigious award, solidifying his position as one of the top players in the world.

The European Golden Shoe is awarded based on a points system, where goals scored in top European leagues are worth two points each, and goals scored in lower leagues are worth 1.5 points. Despite Viktor Gyokeres scoring more goals, Mbappe's 31 La Liga goals gave him a total of 62 points, surpassing Gyokeres' 58.5 points.

Mbappe's achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a significant moment for French football. He is the first French player to win the European Golden Shoe since Thierry Henry, who won the award twice in 2004 and 2005.