Euro 2024 saw six players share the Golden Boot, each scoring three goals during the tournament. The winners are England’s Harry Kane, Spain’s Dani Olmo, Netherlands’ Cody Gakpo, Georgia’s Georges Mikautadze, Germany’s Jamal Musiala, and Slovakia’s Ivan Schranz.
Key Points:
- Final Match Impact: Neither Kane nor Olmo could add to their tally in the final match, which Spain won 2-1 against England.
- Policy Change: UEFA opted to share the Golden Boot among players tied for goals, instead of using assists as a tiebreaker as in previous tournaments.
- Historical Context: This marks the lowest goal tally for a Golden Boot winner since Euro 2012, when three players also finished with three goals.
Individual Performances:
- Harry Kane: Kane opened his account with a left-footed finish against Denmark, scored the winner in extra-time against Slovakia, and netted a penalty in the semifinal win over Netherlands.
- Dani Olmo: Olmo scored in all three of Spain’s knockout matches, stepping up after Pedri’s injury.
- Cody Gakpo, Georges Mikautadze, Jamal Musiala, Ivan Schranz: These players scored their goals in the group stages and early knockout rounds.
Additional Euro 2024 Awards:
- Player of the Tournament: Rodri (Spain)
- Young Player of the Tournament: Lamine Yamal (Spain)
- Final Player of the Match: Nico Williams (Spain)
- Top Assists: Lamine Yamal (Spain) – 4
- Most Clean Sheets: Mike Maignan (France) – 4
This tournament saw a blend of established stars and emerging talents sharing the spotlight, with the unique decision to share the Golden Boot highlighting the tight competition.
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