'Menaldo' is next! Harry Kane's explosive 73 goals in a season, winning the European Golden Shoe 'again'... "Worth leaving the EPL record"

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Harry Kane (33, Bayern Munich) has claimed the 'European Golden Shoe,' awarded to Europe's top goal scorer.

On the 10th (Korea time), Munich announced via its official club website that Kane had won the Golden Shoe. The European Golden Shoe is presented by the European Sports Media Association (ESM) to the player who scores the most league goals across Europe in a single season. This marks Kane's second career win, following his 2023-2024 season triumph.

Kane scored 36 goals in 31 Bundesliga matches during the 2025-2026 season, securing the league top scorer title for three consecutive seasons. Playing for both Munich and the England national team, he delivered overwhelming performances with 73 goals and 8 assists in a total of 65 matches. He netted 14 goals in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) and scored 6 goals at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, leading England to third place.

Munich stated that Kane's 73 goals this season rank as the second-highest single-season total since the 21st century, surpassed only by Lionel Messi's record from the 2011-2012 season.

With Lee Beon (수상), Kane has joined the list of all-time great strikers who have won the Golden Shoe multiple times, following Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. Additionally, since joining Munich, he reached the milestone of 100 goals in the fewest matches within Europe's top five leagues for a single club.

While some speculated that Kane might return to Tottenham to break Alan Shearer's all-time Premier League (EPL) goal record, the trophies and scoring records pouring in from Munich prove his transfer was a perfect choice. It is reported that Munich plans to offer Kane a three-year contract extension.

Club executives also praised him. Herbert Hainer, Munich's chairman, stated, "He has stood shoulder to shoulder with the club's legendary strikers," while CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen hailed him as "a classy player who prioritizes the team over individual success."

With his all-time scoring pace, Kane is also considered a strong candidate for this year's Ballon d'Or. The European Golden Shoe ceremony will be held on the 19th at the Bavarian Museum.

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