supermax_thelion1
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So, I’ve been thinking about the Golden Boot in football (soccer). Obviously, it celebrates the top scorer, but how much of that is their individual talent versus their team’s ability to set them up for goals? Are there any examples where a player with an average team still managed to snag the Golden Boot? Or is it all about being on a powerhouse team? Would love to hear your thoughts and maybe some historic examples!
While individual talent plays a huge role in winning the Golden Boot, having a solid team definitely helps—great passes and build-up play make scoring way easier. But there have been players who stood out despite not playing for powerhouse teams, like Diego Forlán in 2009-10, when he won it with Atlético Madrid, or Harry Kane in 2020-21 with Spurs, who weren’t exactly dominating the league. It’s rare, but when a striker is just that good, they can still outscore players on stacked teams. What do you think—would a top-tier striker still shine without a strong squad behind them? 