The Magnificent Season of Mohamed Salah
Yesterday, in the 26th round of the Premier League, Liverpool secured a crucial 2-0 away victory over Manchester City, extending their lead over Arsenal to 11 points in the title race. The star of the match was once again Mohamed Salah, who scored a goal and provided an assist for Dominik Szoboszlai.
The Egyptian forward is having a career-defining season, and the numbers from Opta and Squawka prove his greatness:
- 11 times this season, Salah has scored and assisted in the same match.
- 16 away goals in a single Premier League season, matching the records of Kevin Phillips and Harry Kane.
- 16 assists in a single Premier League season, a new record for Liverpool.
- Salah is the first player in Premier League history to achieve 40+ goal contributions in two different seasons (2017/18 - 42, 2024/25 - 41).
- Salah is the first player in Europe's top five leagues to reach 50 goal contributions (30 goals, 21 assists) in the 2024/25 season across all competitions.
- Salah is the first player in Premier League history to score and assist in both matches of a season against the reigning champions.
- Salah has scored (9) and assisted (6) more against Pep Guardiola's teams than any other player in league history.
It's no surprise that Liverpool's star forward is considered the best footballer in Europe and the leading contender for the 2025 Ballon d'Or, as recently highlighted by a reputable publication.
