Since its inception in 1968, the European Golden Shoe has celebrated Europe’s top goalscorers, evolving to a points system in 1997 to reward performance in tougher leagues.
Ronaldo's 1996/97 standout season with Barcelona featured 47 goals in 49 matches, cementing his legacy by helping the team win the Copa del Rey and Cup Winners' Cup.
Nikos Machlas scored 34 goals in just 32 appearances for Vitesse Arnhem in 1997/98, becoming Greece's first European Golden Shoe winner and reigniting domestic pride.
Mario Jardel's remarkable consistency was displayed through two Golden Shoe victories in 1999 and 2002, scoring 36 and 42 goals respectively, even while relying on penalties.
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