34.1 C
Delhi

Robert Lewandowski wins European Golden Boot; Ballon d’Or awaits

Robert Lewandowski has won the race for the European Golden Boot, netting 41 goals in the 20/21 Bundesliga season. What’s even more remarkable is the fact that Lewandowski scored 41 in 29 games, having missed 5 fixtures due to injury. 

The European Golden Boot is awarded to the top scorer across all European leagues. However, it is determined by a points-based system wherein the goals from the top five leagues in Europe are multiplied by 2 while others are multiplied by 1.5 or 1 as applicable. 

Lewandowski comfortably finishes first, with Leo Messi being the runner up. The Argentinian has scored 30 goals in LaLiga as his contemporary rival, Cristiano Ronaldo has netted 29 in Serie A. Both the legends won the respective domestic cups in their leagues, and have been left behind by the Bayern Munich star.

The European Golden Boot was won by Lazio’s Ciro Immobile last season. And this time around, Lewandowski has cemented himself in Bundesliga history by breaking Gerd Muller’s record of scoring 40 goals in a Bundesliga season. Again, while Muller did so in 34 games in Germany, Lewandowski took five lesser games to break the record. 

- Advertisement -TechnoSports-Ad
lewandowski 1 Robert Lewandowski wins European Golden Boot; Ballon d'Or awaits

Fans called the cancellation of the Ballon d’Or award a robbery since Lewandowski had a glorious season and also won the sextuple with Bayern. Following his individual glory this season, and Bayern Munich winning the Bundesliga title for a ninth consecutive season, it seems destined for the 2021 Ballon d’Or to end up with the Polish striker. 

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Arsh Das
Arsh Das
A music enthusiast, also passionate about football and bringing you the latest in the sporting world every day.
TechnoSports-Ad

Popular

TechnoSports-Ad

Related Stories

More from author

Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani net worth: How much is the Manchester United bidder valued at?

Qatari Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of the Qatar Islamic Bank, has placed a bid to take over Manchester United. He...

Top 10 Bowlers With the Most Wickets For India in All Formats

Anil Kumble, stands as India's leading wicket-taker across all international formats. Debuting in a Test match against England in 1990, Kumble claimed a remarkable...

Top 8 Players With the Most Centuries in a Calendar Year

Cricket has witnessed many exceptional performances, but some have stood out for the most centuries in a calendar year. Leading the chart is Sachin...

Olivier Giroud to sign for LAFC at the end of 23/24

LAFC has finalized a deal with French striker Olivier Giroud on a free transfer. The move is planned for this summer after Giroud's tenure...