FEATURE: The numbers behind Mohamed Salah’s enviable Liverpool legacy

After nine extraordinary years at Liverpool FC, Mohamed Salah has decided to bring his remarkable journey at Anfield to a close, leaving behind a legacy built on stunning numbers and unforgettable moments.

The Egyptian forward confirmed on Tuesday that he will depart the club at the end of the 2025-2026 season, marking the conclusion of one of the most successful eras ever enjoyed by a player in Liverpool colours.

Over nearly a decade, Salah has not only delivered silverware but has also rewritten the record books in both English and European football.

According to the official Premier League website, Salah’s achievements place him among the greatest players in the competition’s history. He became Liverpool’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League with 189 goals, a milestone he reached in memorable fashion by scoring twice in a historic 7-0 victory over Manchester United in March 2023, surpassing the long-standing record of Robbie Fowler.

Mo Salah’s ranking among EPL top scorers

With 191 Premier League goals overall, Salah currently sits fourth on the competition’s all-time scoring chart, behind Alan Shearer, Harry Kane, and Wayne Rooney. He is also one of only four Liverpool players to reach the 100-goal mark in the league, alongside Fowler, Steven Gerrard, and Michael Owen.

Salah’s dominance extends beyond club records. He stands as the highest-scoring African player and the most prolific non-English player in Premier League history, comfortably ahead of former teammate Sadio Mané and Didier Drogba. This remarkable gap further cements his reputation as the greatest African player to grace the league.

Creativity has also been a defining feature of Salah’s game. He matched Steven Gerrard’s Liverpool assist record in the Premier League with 92 before surpassing it to reach 93, placing him alongside David Silva among the competition’s top creators.

Salah’s consistency in front of goal has been rewarded with four Premier League Golden Boot titles, equalling the record set by Thierry Henry. His influence is perhaps best captured by his total goal contributions, which stand at over 280 for Liverpool in the league, the highest ever recorded by a single player, edging past Rooney’s previous benchmark.

Mohamed Salah’s best season in the EPL

His 2024-2025 campaign will be remembered as one of the finest individual seasons in Premier League history. Salah registered 47 goal contributions, breaking the record for a 38-game season previously shared by Henry and Erling Haaland. In that same season, he achieved a unique treble of individual honours by winning Player of the Season, the Golden Boot, and the Golden Playmaker award.

At Anfield, Salah’s influence has been unparalleled. He holds the record for the most goal contributions at a single stadium in Premier League history, with 152 direct involvements, surpassing Rooney’s tally at Old Trafford and Henry’s at Highbury.

In all competitions, Salah has scored 255 goals for Liverpool, placing him third on the club’s all-time scoring list behind Ian Rush and Roger Hunt.

His impact has also been felt on the European stage. Salah set a Champions League record by scoring the fastest hat-trick in the competition’s history during a dominant win over Rangers FC in 2022. He also became Liverpool’s most-capped player in European competitions, surpassing Jamie Carragher.

Mohamed Salah’s UEFA Champions League Milestone

On a broader scale, Salah reached another historic milestone by becoming the first African player to score 50 goals in the UEFA Champions League, achieving the feat in under 100 appearances.

His individual brilliance has been recognised beyond club competitions as well. Salah claimed the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year award three times, setting a new benchmark following his successes in the 2017-2018, 2021-2022, and 2024-2025 seasons.

As Salah prepares to bid farewell to Liverpool, the numbers he leaves behind tell the story of a player who did far more than succeed. They define an era, one in which he rose from a talented forward into a global icon whose legacy will remain etched in football history for generations.