Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has reinforced his status among the world’s elite after being named among the 50 best players of the 21st century’s second decade, according to a ranking by global sports network Lentedesportiva, which specializes in performance analysis.
The network highlighted Salah’s impact at Liverpool, describing his influence as transformative for the club’s attack.
It credited the Egyptian captain’s pace, scoring efficiency, and consistent high-level performances over several seasons for reshaping Liverpool’s forward line and leaving a lasting legacy at the English side.
Lentedesportiva also noted Salah’s individual achievements, including winning the Premier League Golden Boot twice and playing a key role in Liverpool’s Champions League triumph, positioning him as one of the Premier League’s standout stars of the modern era.
In the global ranking, Salah was placed 46th, ahead of notable figures such as Argentina’s Ángel Di María, Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne, former Atlético Madrid defender Diego Godín, and retired Spanish striker David Villa.
The list is topped by Argentina’s Lionel Messi, who recently led Inter Miami to their first-ever Major League Soccer title.
Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Al-Nassr follows in second, while Spaniards Andrés Iniesta and Xavi Hernández occupy third and fourth places, respectively, and Brazil’s Neymar rounds out the top five.
