1. Lionel Messi (Barcelona), 33 goals, 66 points. Chasing a third Golden Shoe, Messi’s goalscoring repertoire seems to get broader and broader. Reuters

Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe and the leading Golden Shoe contenders - in pictures



At the end of each season, the top-scorer from Europe's top-flight leagues is awarded the Golden Shoe award. Barcelona forward Lionel Messi leads the 2018/19 standings and is aiming to win his third successive Golden Shoe as well as his sixth overall.

With just a few matches left, Ian Hawkey takes a look at the leading contenders in the photo gallery above. To move on to the next image, click on the arrows or thumbnails. If you're using a mobile device, simply swipe.

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