European Golden Shoe
Awards & TrophiesAn award presented each season to the leading goalscorer in league matches from the top division of every European national league.
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Bundesliga Meisterschale
The shield trophy awarded to the champions of the German Bundesliga. Often referred to as the 'Salad Bowl'.
African Footballer of the Year
An annual award given to the best African player, as chosen by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Golden Boy
An award given by sports journalists to a young footballer playing in Europe perceived to have been the most impressive during a calendar year. Nominees must be under age 21.
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