Egypt superstar Mohamed Salah has been named the best footballer in Europe for the 2024/25 season, an advanced AI research conducted by AfricaSoccer.com has revealed.
The AI model also concluded that Liverpool ace’s contribution to his English club makes him the main contender for the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best footballer this year.
The ranking conducted by the African football news website using advanced AI models trained on performance data and player impact, the Liverpool forward outshone a field of elite contenders to claim the top spot.
The AI, drawing from a comprehensive dataset of goals, assists, influence on team success, and record-breaking feats, concluded that no player in Europe’s top leagues made a more decisive impact than Salah.
In this regard, Africa’s leading football news website AfricaSoccer.com turned to the popular AI with the question: “Who is the best football player of the 2024/25 season in Europe?”
“At the end of the 2024/25 season, the best footballer in the world, according to most analysts and experts, is Mohamed Salah. His outstanding statistics and influence on Liverpool’s success make him the main contender for the Ballon d’Or,” the AI responded.
The Egyptian forward scored 33 goals and provided 23 assists across all competitions this season—totalling 56 goal involvements, a benchmark that only a few rivals came close to matching.
His numbers speak volumes. Salah’s 56 combined goals and assists place him above Kylian Mbappé (43), Harry Kane (51), and Vinicius Junior (36). He also made history by becoming the first player in Premier League history to score and assist in 37 different matches, eclipsing Wayne Rooney’s long-standing record.
Despite strong campaigns from Raphinha (59 goal involvements), Victor Gyökeres (66), and breakout star Lamin Yamal (42), it was Salah’s overall influence—especially in a Liverpool team contending for titles—that tipped the scales in his favour.
Salah’s season was not just about statistics but defining moments. In tight matches, he delivered winning contributions. In high-pressure encounters, he provided the spark. His presence was the difference-maker in Liverpool’s Premier League triumph.
Across Africa, the recognition of Salah’s brilliance resonates deeply. From Cairo to Cape Town, fans see in him a living embodiment of what African footballers can achieve on the world stage.
As speculation mounts about the Ballon d’Or, AI’s verdict gives Salah a firm case. With Liverpool crowned Premier League champions and the Egyptian leading virtually every metric of success, there is growing consensus that this may finally be Salah’s year to claim global football’s top individual prize.
In a season defined by brilliance, records, and relentless drive, Mohamed Salah has once again proven why he is not only Liverpool’s talisman but Africa’s modern footballing monarch.
Player Performance Comparison (2024/25 Season)
| Player | Goals | Assists | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mohamed Salah | 33 | 23 | 56 |
| Kylian Mbappé | 39 | 4 | 43 |
| Vinicius Junior | 20 | 16 | 36 |
| Raphinha | 34 | 25 | 59 |
| Lamin Yamal | 17 | 25 | 42 |
| Harry Kane | 38 | 13 | 51 |
| Victor Gyökeres | 53 | 13 | 66 |
