UEFA Champions League Golden Boot (Top Scorer): complete list (1992/93–2024/25)Looking for every Champions League top scorer (often called the “Golden Boot”) by season? This page lists the winners from the modern UEFA Champions League era (1992/93 onwards). Ties are possible—when players finish level on goals, UEFA recognises joint top scorers.
Quick facts
- Current holders (2024/25): Raphinha (Barcelona) and Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) – 13 goals (joint top). UEFA.com
- Most seasons as top scorer: Cristiano Ronaldo (7), Lionel Messi (6). Wikipedia
- Most goals in a single season: Cristiano Ronaldo – 17 (2013/14).
Method note: UEFA and most statistical sources count goals from the league phase/group stage to the final and exclude qualifying rounds.
(Top Scorer) by Season — 1992/93 to 2024/25
Sources used for the table:
Main season winners and totals verified from UEFA (“Top goalscorers by season”) and cross‑checked with Wikipedia’s season list; 2024/25 joint top scorers confirmed by UEFA’s season review article. UEFA.com+2Wikipedia+2
Quick records & notes
- Most top‑scorer awards: Cristiano Ronaldo (7); Lionel Messi (6).
- Single‑season record: Ronaldo’s 17 goals (2013/14) remains the benchmark.
- Joint winners are common. Examples include 2014/15 (Neymar, Messi, Ronaldo, 10 each) and 2024/25 (Raphinha & Guirassy, 13 each).
- Counting method: UEFA’s published top‑scorer lists exclude qualifying rounds; the season totals cover league phase/group stage through to the final.
FAQ
Who is the current Champions League top scorer?
Raphinha (Barcelona) and Serhou Guirassy (Borussia Dortmund) finished joint top in 2024/25 with 13 goals.
Does UEFA break ties for the Golden Boot?
No. When players finish level, UEFA lists joint top scorers for that season (e.g., 2014/15; 2024/25).
What’s the record for most goals in one Champions League season?
Cristiano Ronaldo – 17 goals (2013/14).
Are qualifying‑round goals included?
No—standard practice is to exclude qualifiers and count from the league phase/group stage to the final.
Who has won the Champions League top‑scorer award the most times?
Cristiano Ronaldo (7), ahead of Lionel Messi (6).
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