Mohamed Salah was awarded the “Best Player” trophy of the Swiss championship for the 2012-2013 season in recognition of his outstanding performance. FC Basel dominated the awards, with Marco Streller and Fabian Schär named the best attacker and defender, respectively. Salah played a crucial role in Basel’s successful season, which included reaching the Europa League semi-final, becoming a finalist in the Swiss Cup, and securing the championship title. His impressive performances attracted attention from top European clubs, with Tottenham, Liverpool, and others expressing interest in signing him.