As you may already know, the 2023-24 Bundesliga season is back with all the excitement and thrilling moments that keep the global football fans hooked to the iconic matches where top players are putting their best foot forward to win the title of Kicker-Torjager Kanone, which is the golden boot for a top goal scorer in the season. In the last season, we witnessed Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug achieve this benchmark with 16 goals. Today, we will have a look at the Golden Boot winners for the past few years, starting with the latest Bundesliga scorers who won the Kicker-Torjager Kanone. So, keep reading till the end.
-
Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug – 2022/23
As I said earlier in the introduction, the 2022/23 season of the Bundesliga saw a fierce battle between the top players. At the end of the exciting matches, we had the dynamic duo of Christopher Nkunku and Niclas Fullkrug sharing the Golden Boot for the season by hitting 16 goals. Christopher Nkunku played for RB Leipzig, and Niclas Fullkrug represented Werder Bremen.
-
Robert Lewandowski – From 2017/18 to 2021/22
The 2nd place in our list goes to Robert Lewandowski, who has won the most golden boots consistently in 5 consecutive years without a break starting from the 2017/18 season. Robert Lewandowski plays for Bayern Munich and has proven to be a valuable asset for his team by contributing to the team’s league triumph several times.
The Polish striker impressed all his fans and stood up to their expectations throughout the various seasons. Robert Lewandowski was one of the most consistent players and a strong contender for the title of Kicker-Torjager Kanone in the 2017-2018 season and finally won the Golden Boot.
In 2018/2019, the victory was repeated as Robert again showcased a spectacular performance on the playground, winning the Golden Boot again. His performance got better and better in the following seasons, leading him to win Golden Boots consequently for 5 years straight, from the 2019 to 2022 seasons.
Regarding the number of goals he scored, he scored 29 in 2017/18, 22 in the 2018/19 season, 34 in the 2019/20 season, 41 in the 2020/21 season, and 35 during the latest 2021/22 season.
-
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – 2016/17
A dynamic striker from Gabon, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won the Golden Boot in the 2016-17 season while playing for Borussia Dortmund. His incredible speed and goal-scoring abilities made him a standout performer in the league, with 31 goals scored.
-
Robert Lewandowski – 2015/16
We have Robert Lewandowski again on the list of latest Golden Boot winners in Bundesliga as he won his 2nd Golden Boot in the League while playing in the 2015/16 season. He is regarded as one of the most feared forwards due to his unmatched skills and sharp timing in finding the net, which also helped him score 30 goals in a season.
-
Alexander Meier – 2014/15
Alexander Meier was a talented forward for Eintracht Frankfurt and claimed the Golden Boot in the 2014-2015 season. He has been a key member of his team, delivering at the right time on most occasions.
He scored 19 goals in the 2014/15 season, living up to the expectations of his fans and getting a Golden Boot award in the process as well.
-
Robert Lewandowski – 2013/14
The 2013-2014 season Golden Boot was won by Robert Lewandowski, which made him appear on this list for the 3rd time. He scored 20 goals during this season.
-
Stefan Kiebling – 2012/13
Stefan Kiebling won the Golden Boot playing for Bayer Leverkusen in the 2012-2013 season. He scored 25 goals for the club, which placed him right at the top scorers in the league that year.
-
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar – 2011/12
In the 2011-2012 Bundesliga season, Dutch forward Klaas-Jan Huntelaar was the Golden Boot winner. 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
In the 2009-2010 Bundesliga season, Bosnian striker Edin Dzeko secured the Golden Boot award while playing for VfL Wolfsburg. He scored an astonishing 22 goals during the season.
These were the Golden Boot award winners of the past 13 seasons of the Bundesliga League.
These players have made the league a lot more exciting and fun to watch. I can’t wait to see who wins the Golden Boot award in the 2023/24 season.
