Mohamed Salah overtakes Hossam Hassan to become Egypt’s all-time leading scorer

Mohamed Salah became Egypt’s all-time leading scorer on Friday, 13 November 2026, scoring his 70th international goal against Malawi in the third round of the CAN 2027 qualifiers.

The 34-year-old forward scored twice to move beyond Hossam Hassan, the former Egypt international who is now the national team’s manager. Salah’s achievement carries added significance because Hassan was also his coach with the Pharaohs.

Salah’s two goals took him to 70 for Egypt, one more than Hassan’s previous record of 69. He now stands alone at the top of the country’s scoring charts, having surpassed one of the most important figures in Egyptian football.

The milestone reflects Salah’s longevity and consistency at international level. Since making his Egypt debut, he has become one of the team’s leading figures and has regularly been relied upon in major fixtures.

At 34, the captain continues to add to his collection of records for his country. His latest achievement further underlines his importance to the national side and places him at the summit of the Pharaohs’ goalscoring list.

By overtaking Hassan, Salah has entered a new chapter in the history of Egyptian football. The forward, widely known as the “Egyptian King”, is now the sole holder of the record for most goals scored by an Egypt player.