Mohamed Salah’s Phenomenal Season and Record-Breaking Achievements

The past season has been nothing short of extraordinary for Mohamed Salah, cementing his status as one of football’s all-time greats. The Egyptian forward continues to shatter records and elevate his already impressive career profile with each campaign.

  • Salah has netted 245 goals and provided 113 assists across 401 appearances for Liverpool, showcasing his consistent goal-scoring prowess.
  • His total club goal tally now stands at 322 goals in 655 matches, reflecting his prolific scoring record across different competitions.
  • At the club level, he has also contributed 162 assists, demonstrating his playmaking ability.
  • Only two players-Ian Rush and Roger Hunt-have scored more goals for Liverpool after their match against Manchester City in February, highlighting Salah’s scoring consistency.
  • His goal-to-game ratio (1.56) is surpassed only by Roy Hodgson among Liverpool legends.

  • Salah is the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history, with 186 goals to his name.
  • He ranks sixth among all-time Premier League scorers, overtaking Sergio Aguero in April, with only Andy Cole (187), Wayne Rooney (208), Harry Kane (213), and Alan Shearer (260) ahead of him.
  • Currently, Salah is the top active scorer in the Premier League and the leading overseas goal scorer in the competition.
  • He also holds the record as Liverpool’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League.

  • Salah has secured his fourth Premier League Golden Boot, equaling Thierry Henry’s record.
  • He is only the second player to win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards in the same season, following his 2021/22 campaign, with Harry Kane being the only other to achieve this feat.
  • Remarkably, Salah is the first player in history to claim the Golden Boot, Playmaker, and EA SPORTS Player of the Season awards all in a single season.
  • He has been named EA SPORTS Player of the Season twice, joining an elite group that includes Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidić, and Kevin De Bruyne.

  • Salah has scored over 30 goals in five of his six seasons at Liverpool, underscoring his scoring consistency.
  • He has an impressive tally of 79 away goals in the Premier League, the most by any Liverpool player, past or present.
  • For Egypt, he has added 58 goals in 103 appearances, further emphasizing his international impact.
  • Salah scored his 100th goal at Anfield in the Premier League during a match against Leicester on Boxing Day, becoming only the eighth player in Premier League history to reach a century of home goals.

  • With two goals against Southampton, Salah has scored more goals at Anfield than Wayne Rooney did at Old Trafford, with only Sergio Aguero and Thierry Henry having more at a single stadium.
  • He broke Wayne Rooney’s record for scoring and assisting in a single Premier League game, achieving this feat for the 37th time with a match against Newcastle, and has since extended this record.
  • Salah is the first player to score or assist 40+ goals in two different Premier League seasons, and the first over 27 to do so in a single campaign.
  • He is also the first to amass more than 40 goal involvements in two separate seasons, including 2017/18.
  • His season statistics include scoring 25 goals and providing 15 assists, a rare achievement in Premier League history.

  • Salah has lifted ten major trophies with Liverpool, including the Premier League (twice), Champions League, FA Cup, EFL Cup, UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Club World Cup, missing only the Europa League.
  • He holds the record for most goals in Liverpool’s continental competitions, with 50 goals, and is the club’s top scorer in the Champions League with 47 goals.
  • His debut season saw him score 44 goals, the most by any Liverpool player in a single season during the Premier League era.

  • Salah holds the record for the most consecutive games scored for Liverpool (10 in 2021) and the most consecutive home goals from the start of a season (6 in 2023).
  • He is among the top international goal scorers for Liverpool, alongside Ian Rush and Michael Owen, with 27 goals for his country while playing for the club.
  • He is Egypt’s all-time top scorer in World Cup tournaments and qualifiers, with 16 goals, and leads in Africa Cup of Nations scoring with 21 goals.

  • Salah has received numerous individual awards, including the CAF African Footballer of the Year twice, and is poised for a third win.
  • He has been recognized with awards such as the FIFA Club World Cup Golden Ball, Puskás Award, and multiple Player of the Month honors.
  • His seasonal awards include the Premier League Player of the Season (2024/25), Goal of the Season, and multiple team selections in the PFA and UEFA squads.
  • Salah’s influence extends beyond club success, earning him honors like the Laureus Sporting Inspiration Award and the BBC African Footballer of the Year twice.

  • He scored the fastest hat-trick in Champions League history, achieving it in just 6 minutes and 12 seconds against Rangers in 2022.
  • Salah is the top African scorer in UEFA club competitions with 61 goals, and the all-time leading African scorer in the Champions League.
  • He has scored the most goals in UEFA competitions while representing an English club, with 49 goals.
  • His goal tally in Premier League seasons is unmatched, with five seasons of 20+ goals, a feat shared only with legends like Alan Shearer and Thierry Henry.

  • Salah has scored 16 goals in 17 matches against Manchester United, making them his favorite opponent, with a record of one hat-trick and three braces.
  • He has scored 13 goals and provided 8 assists in 23 matches against Manchester City, demonstrating his big-game mentality.
  • He is one of the few Liverpool players to score four or more goals in a single match over the past three decades, alongside Luis Suarez, Michael Owen, and Robbie Fowler.

  • Salah is the only Liverpool player to score at least 20 goals in five different Premier League seasons, a record shared with only a handful of all-time greats.
  • He became the first Liverpool player to reach 100 top-flight goals in just 151 games, showcasing his rapid scoring development.
  • Since turning 30, Salah has scored over 66 Premier League goals, surpassing the entire careers of several notable players in their entire tenure.
  • His current form and record-breaking achievements suggest he will continue to be a dominant force in football for years to come.

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