Mbappé at the firmament

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By: Manu Tournoux

Mbappé at the firmament

On Saturday, Kylian Mbappé scored a double with Real Madrid, against Real Sociedad, during the 38th and last day of Liga. The French striker was nevertheless to wait until Sunday day for two individual awards to be officially displayed at his record.

Thanks to his 31 achievements in the Spanish championship, the former Paris Saint-Germain player won the title of Pichichi. And this, from his first season in the Merengue jersey. He thus quite ahead of Barcelona Robert Lewandowski, also a double on the lawn of Bilbao.

Even more impressive, the former Paris Saint-Germain player has become European gold shoe. With 61 points in a ranking where a goal scored in the five major European championships (Germany, England, Spain, France and Italy) reports two points, the captain of the French team is ahead of the Swedish Viktor Gyökeres.

European gold shoe, the final classification

1. Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid): 61 points (31 goals)
2. Viktor Gyökeres (Sporting): 58.5 points (39 goals)
3. Mohamed Salah (Liverpool): 58 points (29 goals)
4. Robert Lewandowski (FC Barcelona): 54 points (27 goals)
5. Harry Kane (Bayern Munich): 52 points (26 goals)

Kylian Mbappé thus becomes the second French player to win this trophy which rewards the top scorer of all the French first division football championships combined. His predecessor, Thierry Henry, had raised it in 2004 and 2005.

Manu Tournoux

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Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, his expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans.