The ISL Golden Boot Winners List features the leading goalscorer from every Indian Super League season.
Youssef Ezzejjari is the latest winner after scoring 11 goals for East Bengal FC in 2025-26.
Alaaeddine Ajaraie holds the record for the most goals in one ISL season, while Ferran Corominas remains the only player to win the award twice.
Complete ISL Golden Boot Winners List (2014-2026)
Here is the detailed list of ISL Golden Boot Winners From Year 2014 to 2026:
| Season | Golden Boot Winner | Club | Nationality | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Elano Blumer | Chennaiyin FC | Brazil | 8 | 11 |
| 2015 | Stiven Mendoza | Chennaiyin FC | Colombia | 13 | 16 |
| 2016 | Marcelo Pereira | Delhi Dynamos FC | Brazil | 10 | 15 |
| 2017-18 | Ferran Corominas | FC Goa | Spain | 18 | 20 |
| 2018-19 | Ferran Corominas | FC Goa | Spain | 16 | 20 |
| 2019-20 | Nerijus Valskis | Chennaiyin FC | Lithuania | 15 | 20 |
| 2020-21 | Igor Angulo | FC Goa | Spain | 14 | 21 |
| 2021-22 | Bartholomew Ogbeche | Hyderabad FC | Nigeria | 18 | 20 |
| 2022-23 | Diego Mauricio | Odisha FC | Brazil | 12 | 21 |
| 2023-24 | Dimitrios Diamantakos | Kerala Blasters FC | Greece | 13 | 17 |
| 2024-25 | Alaaeddine Ajaraie | NorthEast United FC | Morocco | 23 | 25 |
| 2025-26 | Youssef Ezzejjari | East Bengal FC | Spain | 11 | 13 |
Note: Dedicated ISL reports confirm that Nerijus Valskis played 20 matches in 2019-20. They also confirm that Diego Mauricio scored 12 goals in 21 matches in 2022-23. These figures correct errors shown in one ISL summary article.
ISL Golden Boot Winners by Season (2014–2026)
Here is the Brief Explanation of Golden Boot Winners in ISL Season:
1. Elano Blumer, Chennaiyin FC, 2014
Elano Blumer became the first Golden Boot winner in ISL history. The Brazilian midfielder scored eight goals in 11 matches during the inaugural season.
His goals helped Chennaiyin FC finish first in the league table. The team later lost to Kerala Blasters FC in the semi-finals.
2. Stiven Mendoza, Chennaiyin FC, 2015
Stiven Mendoza scored 13 goals in 16 matches to win the 2015 Golden Boot. The Colombian forward played a major role in Chennaiyin FC’s title-winning campaign.
Mendoza also scored the winning goal against FC Goa in the final. His stoppage-time finish gave Chennaiyin a dramatic 3-2 victory.
3. Marcelo Pereira, Delhi Dynamos FC, 2016
Marcelo Pereira, commonly known as Marcelinho, topped the 2016 scoring chart. He scored 10 goals in 15 appearances for Delhi Dynamos FC.
Marcelinho also recorded five assists. His work in attack helped Delhi Dynamos reach the semi-finals for the second season in a row.
4. Ferran Corominas, FC Goa, 2017-18
Ferran Corominas made an immediate impact in his first ISL season. The Spanish striker scored 18 goals in 20 matches for FC Goa.
Known as Coro, he worked well in Sergio Lobera’s attacking system. His 18-goal total was the highest winning tally at that point in the league’s history.
5. Ferran Corominas, FC Goa, 2018-19
Corominas retained the Golden Boot in 2018-19 after scoring 16 goals in 20 matches. He remains the only player to win the award in two consecutive seasons.
His goals helped FC Goa reach the final. However, Bengaluru FC defeated the Gaurs in the title match.
6. Nerijus Valskis, Chennaiyin FC, 2019-20
Nerijus Valskis scored 15 goals in 20 matches for Chennaiyin FC. He finished level with Roy Krishna and Bartholomew Ogbeche on goals.
Ogbeche had fewer assists, which removed him from the tie. Valskis and Krishna both had six assists, but Valskis played fewer minutes. That gave the Lithuanian striker the Golden Boot.
Valskis also helped Chennaiyin reach the final. The team lost 3-1 to ATK, with Valskis scoring Chennaiyin’s only goal.
7. Igor Angulo, FC Goa, 2020-21
Igor Angulo scored 14 goals in 21 matches during his first season with FC Goa. He finished level with Roy Krishna on goals.
Angulo won the award because he played fewer minutes. He became the third FC Goa player in four seasons to claim the Golden Boot.
8. Bartholomew Ogbeche, Hyderabad FC, 2021-22
Bartholomew Ogbeche scored 18 goals in 20 matches for Hyderabad FC. His goals helped the club win its first ISL Cup.
The Nigerian striker delivered one of the most consistent seasons of his ISL career. He scored once every 90 minutes on average and finished five goals ahead of his closest challengers.
9. Diego Mauricio, Odisha FC, 2022-23
Diego Mauricio scored 12 goals in 21 matches for Odisha FC. He became the first Odisha player to win the Golden Boot.
Mauricio finished level with Cleiton Silva on 12 goals. He took the award due to his better minutes-per-goal record. He also provided four assists and helped Odisha reach the ISL playoffs for the first time.
10. Dimitrios Diamantakos, Kerala Blasters FC, 2023-24
Dimitrios Diamantakos scored 13 goals in only 17 matches for Kerala Blasters FC. He shared the top scoring position with Roy Krishna, who also scored 13 goals.
The Greek striker won the award because he played fewer minutes. He also registered three assists and helped Kerala Blasters qualify for the playoffs.
11. Alaaeddine Ajaraie, NorthEast United FC, 2024-25
Alaaeddine Ajaraie produced the most productive Golden Boot campaign in ISL history. The Moroccan forward scored 23 goals in 25 matches for NorthEast United FC.
He broke the previous single-season scoring record of 18 goals. Ajaraie also supplied seven assists, taking his total to 30 goal contributions.
His performances earned him both the Golden Boot and Golden Ball. He became only the third player to win both awards in the same ISL season.
12. Youssef Ezzejjari, East Bengal FC, 2025-26
Youssef Ezzejjari won the 2025-26 ISL Golden Boot with 11 goals in 13 matches. The Moroccan striker finished the season as the league’s leading scorer.
Ezzejjari also scored in East Bengal’s decisive 2-1 victory over Inter Kashi. The result helped the club secure the ISL title on goal difference. It was East Bengal’s first national league title in 22 years.
Players With the Most ISL Golden Boots
| Player | Golden Boots | Winning Seasons |
|---|---|---|
| Ferran Corominas | 2 | 2017-18, 2018-19 |
| All other winners | 1 each | Various seasons |
Ferran Corominas is the only player who has won more than one ISL Golden Boot. He claimed both awards while playing for FC Goa.
Clubs With the Most ISL Golden Boot Winners
| Club | Golden Boots | Winning Players |
|---|---|---|
| Chennaiyin FC | 3 | Elano, Mendoza, Valskis |
| FC Goa | 3 | Corominas twice, Angulo |
| Delhi Dynamos FC | 1 | Marcelo Pereira |
| Hyderabad FC | 1 | Bartholomew Ogbeche |
| Odisha FC | 1 | Diego Mauricio |
| Kerala Blasters FC | 1 | Dimitrios Diamantakos |
| NorthEast United FC | 1 | Alaaeddine Ajaraie |
| East Bengal FC | 1 | Youssef Ezzejjari |
Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa jointly lead the club list with three Golden Boot awards each.
Interesting ISL Golden Boot Records
- Most Golden Boots: Ferran Corominas, two
- Most goals in a season: Alaaeddine Ajaraie, 23
- Fewest goals by a winner: Elano Blumer, eight
- First Golden Boot winner: Elano Blumer
- Latest Golden Boot winner: Youssef Ezzejjari
- Only back-to-back winner: Ferran Corominas
- Most wins by a club: Chennaiyin FC and FC Goa, three each
- Most common winning tally: 18 goals, achieved by Corominas and Ogbeche
How Does the ISL Golden Boot Tie-Break Work?
The Golden Boot goes to the player with the most goals in a season. When players finish level, the ISL applies its tie-break rules.
These rules have changed over time. Assists and minutes played have both decided previous races. Nerijus Valskis won the 2019-20 award after a tie involving goals and assists. Igor Angulo and Diego Mauricio won their awards due to better scoring rates based on minutes played.
Conclusion: Ferran Corominas Remains the Only Two-Time Winner in ISL Seasons
The ISL Golden Boot has featured several of the league’s best finishers. Ferran Corominas remains the only two-time winner, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie holds the single-season scoring record. Youssef Ezzejjari joined the list in 2025-26 after leading East Bengal FC to the ISL title.
The award also shows how the league’s attacking quality has grown over the years. Each season brings new goalscorers into the race, but the wait for the first Indian Golden Boot winner continues. An Indian player winning the award would mark another important chapter in ISL history.
