## Mitrovic's Record Goals in Monaco: A Comprehensive Analysis
During his single season at AS Monaco (2015/16), Aleksandar Mitrović didn’t just find the net – he rewrote the club’s history books. His staggering haul of **26 goals** across all competitions remains an absolute club record for Les Monnégasques, a testament to his predatory instincts during that unforgettable campaign. This wasn’t luck; it was lethal efficiency personified.
Breaking down the numbers reveals why it was so special:
* **Ligue 1 Dominance:** He poured an incredible **21 goals** into France's top flight alone, securing both the *Ligue 1 Golden Boot* and the European Golden Shoe award. Only Zlatan Ibrahimović had ever achieved the latter while playing outside Spain before him.
* **Cup Set Masterclass:** Further proving his importance, Mitrović netted crucial braces in both domestic cup finals – one in each leg of the Coupe de la Ligue semi-final against Lorient – showcasing his clutch temperament when it mattered most.
* **Champions League Spark:** On Europe’s biggest stage,Serie A Overview he started strongly, bagging vital away goals against giants like CSKA Moscow (twice) and Zenit St Petersburg, announcing Monaco’s ambition to continental rivals.
His impact went far beyond personal stats. Those goals fueled Monaco’s charge to their first Ligue 1 title since 2000 and deep run in the Champions League knockout stages the following season. Manager Leonardo Jardim built the team around his aerial prowess and clinical finishing from Antony Martial's crosses. While eventually sold as part of the fire sale that followed the title win, Mitrović's record-shattering scoring frenzy remains etched as one of the most destructive individual seasons in Monaco’s modern era – a true benchmark for any future striker wearing the red and white. It launched him into the elite global striker conversation overnight.
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