The award was presented to him by Spanish newspaper Marca, as a recognition for the 48 goals he scored in 35 La Liga appearances for Los Blancos last season. The Portugal international now ties with his perennial rival Lionel Messi with three Pichichi trophies each.
On the other hand, Lionel Messi bagged the Alfredo Di Stefano Trophy, which is usually awarded to the best player of the season. The Argentine has won this award four times, one more than his closest opponent Cristiano Ronaldo.
WATCH: The former Manchester United man receives his third Pichichi at the award ceremony held by Marca
Cristiano Ronaldo avisa: va a por más trofeos y nos propone un nuevo premio. ¡Ojo que lo hacemos! #FiestaPichichi
Posted by MARCA on Monday, February 8, 2016
Previous 10 winners of the Pichichi Trophy:
2005-2006: Samuel Eto’o; FC Barcelona
2006-2007: Ruud van Nistelrooy; Real Madrid
2007-2008: Dani Guiza; Mallorca
2008-2009: Diego Forlan; Atletico Madrid
2009-2010: Lionel Messi; FC Barcelona
2010-2011: Cristiano Ronaldo; Real Madrid
2011-2012: Lionel Messi; FC Barcelona
2012-2013: Lionel Messi; FC Barcelona
2013-2014: Cristiano Ronaldo; Real Madrid
2014- 2015: Cristiano Ronaldo; Real Madrid
Top 10 most wins by player
Telmo Zarra: 6
Alfredo di Stefano: 5
Quini: 5
Hugo Sanchez: 5
Ferenc Puskas: 4
Isidro Langara Galarraga: 3
Jose Eulogio Gerate: Spain 3
Lionel Messi: 3
Cristiano Ronaldo: 3
Gulleremo Gorostiza: 2
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