Mohamed Salah has cemented his place among the legends of football, both as a Liverpool icon and as one of the most decorated African players in history. Since joining Liverpool from Roma in 2017, the Egyptian forward has been a relentless force, breaking records and leading his club to domestic and European glory.
The 32-year-old has propelled Liverpool to triumphs across all major competitions, including their sixth UEFA Champions League title in 2019 and their historic Premier League win in 2020.
Despite losing his single-season Premier League goal-scoring record to Erling Haaland last season, Salah’s importance to the Anfield faithful remains undiminished.
Champions League Dominance
Salah became the all-time leading African goal-scorer in UEFA Champions League history in October, surpassing Didier Drogba with 45 goals in just 83 appearances.
His decisive strike in Liverpool’s victory over Bologna also placed him among the top 15 scorers in the tournament’s history.
With only one goal separating him from Eusebio and Filippo Inzaghi, Salah’s name is set to climb even higher on this illustrious list.
His accomplishments include becoming the first Liverpool player to score in five consecutive Champions League matches at Anfield and the first English club player to record both a goal and an assist in nine separate UCL matches.
Premier League Legend
Salah’s Premier League career is equally illustrious. With 223 goals in 369 matches for Liverpool, he stands as the eighth-highest scorer in Premier League history.
Although catching Alan Shearer’s record of 260 goals is a daunting task, Salah could easily break into the league’s top five scorers by 2025 if his prolific form continues.
Notably, Salah has terrorized Manchester United more than any other opponent, scoring 14 goals in just 15 games, including a memorable hat-trick in Liverpool’s 5-0 demolition at Old Trafford in 2021.
Breaking Barriers
Salah has achieved what no other Premier League player has: recording double-digit goals and assists in three consecutive seasons.
With his impeccable consistency, he’s on track to achieve the feat for a fourth straight year.
Is He the Greatest?
From being named African Footballer of the Year twice to winning multiple Premier League Golden Boots and PFA Player of the Year awards, Salah’s achievements speak for themselves.
While debates about the greatest African footballer will always draw comparisons with legends like Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto’o, and George Weah, Salah’s continued dominance places him in a league of his own.
Salah is not just one of Africa’s finest exports; he is among the greatest footballers in history.
