Golden Boot Winners in the Bundesliga: A Look Back at the Past 13 Seasons
The Bundesliga season for 2023-24 is back, bringing with it the excitement and thrilling moments that keep football fans around the world hooked. The top players are giving their all to win the prestigious Kicker-Torjager Kanone, also known as the golden boot for the top goal scorer of the season. In the previous season, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug achieved this feat by scoring 16 goals each. Let’s take a closer look at the past winners of the Golden Boot in the Bundesliga, starting with the latest winners. Read on to find out more.
Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug – 2022/23
In the 2022/23 season of the Bundesliga, Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug emerged as the winners of the Golden Boot. Both players scored an impressive 16 goals, with Nkunku representing RB Leipzig and Fullkrug playing for Werder Bremen.
Robert Lewandowski – From 2017/18 to 2021/22
Robert Lewandowski takes second place on our list, having won the Golden Boot consistently for five consecutive years from the 2017/18 season onwards. Playing for Bayern Munich, Lewandowski has been a valuable asset to his team, contributing to their league triumphs multiple times.
Lewandowski’s performance has been outstanding throughout these seasons. He was a strong contender for the Golden Boot title in the 2017-2018 season and finally secured it. His performance improved in subsequent seasons, leading him to win the Golden Boot for five consecutive years, from 2019 to 2022.
During these seasons, Lewandowski scored an impressive number of goals: 29 in 2017/18, 22 in 2018/19, 34 in 2019/20, 41 in 2020/21, and 35 in the latest 2021/22 season.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 2016/17
In the 2016-17 season, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a dynamic striker from Gabon, won the Golden Boot while playing for Borussia Dortmund. His incredible speed and goal-scoring abilities made him a standout performer in the league, with a total of 31 goals.
Robert Lewandowski – 2015/16
Robert Lewandowski appears on our list once again as he won his second Golden Boot in the Bundesliga during the 2015/16 season. Known as one of the most feared forwards, Lewandowski showcased his unmatched skills and sharp timing, scoring an impressive 30 goals that season.
Alexander Meier – 2014/15
Alexander Meier, a talented forward for Eintracht Frankfurt, claimed the Golden Boot in the 2014-2015 season. He proved to be a key member of his team, delivering crucial goals when it mattered the most. Meier scored a total of 19 goals that season, living up to the expectations of his fans and earning the Golden Boot award.
Robert Lewandowski – 2013/14
Robert Lewandowski secured his third Golden Boot in the 2013-2014 season, making him one of the most successful goal scorers in recent Bundesliga history. He scored a total of 20 goals during this season.
Stefan Kiebling – 2012/13
In the 2012-2013 season, Stefan Kiebling won the Golden Boot while playing for Bayer Leverkusen. He scored an impressive 25 goals, placing him at the top of the league’s scorers that year.
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – 2011/12
Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was the Golden Boot winner in the 2011-2012 Bundesliga season. Playing for Schalke 04, he netted an impressive 29 goals, securing the top scorer position.
Mario Gómez – 2010/11
In the 2010-2011 Bundesliga season, German striker Mario Gómez won the Golden Boot while playing for Bayern Munich. He scored a remarkable 28 goals, making him the top scorer in the league.
Edin Džeko – 2009/10
Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko secured the Golden Boot award in the 2009-2010 Bundesliga season while playing for VfL Wolfsburg. He scored an astonishing 22 goals during that season.
These are the Golden Boot winners of the past 13 seasons in the Bundesliga. These players have brought excitement and joy to the league, and we can’t wait to see who will win the Golden Boot in the upcoming 2023/24 season.