Copa America Golden Boot winners list – Past all time winners 1939-2024!
Early Years and Evolution
Initially, the Golden Boot was awarded for the top scorer across all competitions, excluding the Copa América itself. Argentine Leopoldo Luque and Colombian Ernesto Díaz shared the inaugural honor in 1975. It wasn't until later that the award was exclusively dedicated to the Copa América's top goal-getter.
Recent Golden Boot Winners
The Copa América has witnessed a plethora of talented strikers vying for the Golden Boot. Here’s a breakdown of recent winners:
- 2024: Lautaro Martínez (Argentina)
- 2021: Lionel Messi (Argentina) and Luis Díaz (Colombia) shared the award.
- 2019: Everton Soares (Brazil)
- 2016: Eduardo Vargas (Chile)
- 2015: Paolo Guerrero (Peru) and Eduardo Vargas (Chile) shared the award.
A Legacy of Goals
While the complete list of Copa América Golden Boot winners dating back to 1939 is unavailable, the recent years have showcased an array of attacking prowess. Players like Messi, Suárez, and Neymar have graced the tournament, contributing significantly to their teams' success and the competition's overall spectacle.
The Copa América Golden Boot stands as a testament to exceptional goal-scoring ability. It serves as a platform for South America's finest strikers to showcase their talent and etch their names in the annals of football history. As the tournament continues to evolve, the battle for the Golden Boot promises to be an ever-more captivating aspect of the competition.
| Year | Host | Top scorer(goals) |
| 2024 | USA | Lautaro Martinez (5) |
| 2021 | Brazil | Lionel Messi (4) |
| 2019 | Brazil | Everton Soares(3) |
| 2016 | United States | Eduardo Vargas (6) |
| 2015 | Chile | Paolo Guerrero (4) |
| 2015 | Chile | Eduardo Vargas (4) |
| 2011 | Argentina | Paolo Guerrero (5) |
| 2007 | Venezuela | Robinho (6) |
| 2004 | Peru | Adriano (7) |
| 2001 | Colombia | Víctor Aristizábal (6) |
| Year | Host | Top scorer(goals) |
| 1999 | Paraguay | Rivaldo (5) |
| 1999 | Paraguay | Ronaldo (5) |
| 1997 | Bolivia | Luis Hernández (6) |
| 1995 | Uruguay | Gabriel Batistuta (4) |
| 1995 | Uruguay | Luis García (4) |
| 1993 | Ecuador | José Luis Dolgetta (4) |
| 1991 | Chile | Gabriel Batistuta (6) |
| 1989 | Brazil | Bebeto (6) |
| 1987 | Argentina | Arnoldo Iguarán (4) |
| 1983 | – | Jorge Burruchaga (3) |
| 1983 | – | Roberto Dinamite (3) |
| 1983 | – | Carlos Aguilera (3) |
| 1979 | – | Jorge Peredo (4) |
| 1979 | – | Eugenio Morel (4) |
| 1975 | – | Leopoldo Luque (4) |
| 1975 | – | Ernesto Díaz (4) |
| 1967 | Uruguay | Luis Artime (5) |
| 1963 | Bolivia | Carlos Alberto Raffo (6) |
| 1959 | Argentina | Pelé (8) |
| 1959 | Ecuador | José Sanfilippo (6) |
| 1957 | Peru | Humberto Maschio (9) |
| 1957 | Peru | Javier Ambrois (9) |
| 1956 | Uruguay | Enrique Hormazábal (4) |
| 1955 | Chile | Rodolfo Micheli (8) |
| 1953 | Peru | Francisco Molina (7) |
| 1949 | Brazil | Jair da Rosa Pinto (9) |
| 1947 | Ecuador | Nicolás Falero (8) |
| 1946 | Argentina | José María Medina (7) |
| 1945 | Chile | Norberto Méndez (6) |
| 1945 | Chile | Heleno de Freitas (6) |
| 1942 | Uruguay | Herminio Masantonio (7) |
| 1942 | Uruguay | José Manuel Moreno (7) |
| 1941 | Chile | Juan Marvezzi (5) |
| 1939 | Peru | Teodoro Fernández (7) |
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