Mohamed Salah makes history as Trabzonspor defeat Besiktas in Turkish Super Lig

Egyptian international Mohamed Salah etched his name into the record books after scoring in Trabzonspor’s 2-0 victory over Besiktas in the eighth round of the 2026/27 Turkish Super Lig.

The Egyptian forward found the back of the net to help Trabzonspor secure an important victory at Papara Park on Monday, delivering a performance that further underlined his growing influence at the Turkish club.

According to Opta, a leading football statistics provider, Salah became only the second Egyptian player to score against Besiktas, following in the footsteps of compatriot Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet.

The achievement adds another milestone to the Egyptian captain’s career, with his latest display attracting attention from football observers following Trabzonspor’s impressive result against one of their major rivals.

Salah’s contribution was not limited to finding the net, as his overall performance and leadership also earned recognition after the match. Opta praised the Egyptian international, describing him as a star following his display against the Black Eagles.

The victory proved valuable for Trabzonspor in their pursuit of a strong league campaign, moving them into fourth place in the standings with 16 points.

They now sit just three points behind league leaders Galatasaray, keeping themselves within touching distance of the summit as the Turkish Super Lig season gathers momentum.

For Salah, the goal represents another significant moment as he continues to make his mark in Turkish football, while Trabzonspor will hope his form can help them maintain their push towards the top of the table.