England, Bayern Munich star Harry Kane set to receive 'Golden Shoe' award
Harry Kane is set to receive the European Golden Shoe award for the second time after finishing the 2025-26 season as the top scorer in European football. The Bayern Munich striker netted 36 Bundesliga goals and 73 goals across all competitions, cementing his status as one of the most prolific forwards in the sport.
Why it matters
This achievement highlights Kane's sustained elite performance at the highest level of professional football and his significant impact on Bayern Munich's recent domestic success.
England and Bayern Munich star Harry Kane is set to receive the prestigious ‘Golden Shoe’ honour for emerging as top scorer in European football for the 2025-26 season.
As per the official website of his club Bayern Munich, this is the second time Harry is going to receive the prestigious honour, joining the elite list of players having won it twice, with only legends Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo having won it more. The presentation of the honour will take place on August 19 at the FC Bayern Museum.
The England captain posted 36 Bundesliga goals in another hugely impressive campaign - the same number that earned him the award two years ago. Kane is also seen as one of the leading contenders in this year’s vote for The Best FIFA Men’s Player.
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