However, starting from the 96/97 season, a points system was introduced, assigning different point values based on a league's competitiveness.
For example, goals in the top four leagues are worth two points each.
Therefore, Wang Shuo's 36 goals were worth a total of 72 points.
And Wang Shuo had only just turned 20.
He surpassed Ronaldo, making him the youngest European Golden Boot Award winner in history!
"Here, I want to thank the coaches at Dortmund and all of my teammates."
"Every goal I scored was thanks to the support of the teammates around me, and I want to share this award with them."
"I don't compete for individual awards. My goal is to help Dortmund and my teammates win more championships!"
As soon as Wang Shuo finished speaking, the press conference hall erupted in thunderous applause.
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Overnight, the news of Wang Shuo winning the European Golden Boot Award spread rapidly across the globe.
Countless media outlets were full of praise for Wang Shuo's victory.
