Mo Salah: From Chelsea Cast-Off to Immortal Legend of Liverpool and the Premier League

When the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) announced Mohamed Salah as Player of the Year for a record third time, it wasn’t just another trophy for the Egyptian King — it was the sealing of a legacy. A legacy that began in rejection, rose through resilience, and now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the greatest names in Liverpool and Premier League history.

🌍 An African Icon Who Inspires a Continent

From the dusty pitches of Nagrig, Egypt, to the roaring stands of Anfield, Salah’s journey is a story every African can take pride in. He is living proof that talent, when married to a relentless work ethic, can conquer the highest peaks of world football.

First African to win the PFA Player of the Year three times — more than Didier Drogba, Yaya Touré, or Riyad Mahrez.
A beacon for young African players, showing that the path to greatness is not defined by where you start, but by how fiercely you chase your dreams.

🔄 From Chelsea’s Fringe to Liverpool’s Crown Jewel

In 2014, Salah’s Premier League career began at Chelsea — but it never truly took off. Limited opportunities saw him shipped out on loan to Fiorentina and Roma. Many wrote him off. Salah, however, was quietly sharpening his weapons.

When Liverpool signed him in 2017, few predicted the explosion that followed. In his debut season, he scored 44 goals in all competitions, breaking the Premier League’s 38-game season record with 32 goals. The rest, as they say, is history.

📊 The Numbers That Define Greatness

Liverpool Career Stats (All Competitions)

Games: 398
Goals: 245
Assists: 110
Goals per game: 0.61
Major trophies: Premier League (2), Champions League, FA Cup, League Cup, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup

Premier League All-Time Goal Scorers

As of August 2025, Salah has:

185 Premier League goals
5th on the all-time EPL scorers list — ahead of legends like Thierry Henry and Sergio Agüero, and closing in on Andy Cole (187).
Most goals by an African player in Premier League history.

🏟 Liverpool’s All-Time Top Scorers

Salah is 3rd in Liverpool’s history:

Ian Rush – 346 goals
Roger Hunt – 285 goals
Mohamed Salah – 245 goals
Gordon Hodgson – 241 goals

🏆 The 2024/25 Season: A Masterclass

In the campaign that earned him his third PFA crown, Salah delivered:

34 goals and 23 assists in 52 appearances
Led Liverpool to their 20th English top-flight title
Topped both the goals and assists charts — the first player ever to win the Golden Boot and Playmaker Award in the same season twice.

👑 Standing Among the Greats

When you speak of Liverpool royalty — Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Ian Rush — Salah’s name now belongs in that breath. His impact is not just statistical; it’s emotional. He has given Liverpool fans moments that will live forever: the Champions League final penalty in 2019, the solo runs, the curling finishes, the goals against Manchester United that sent Anfield into delirium.

✨ Why Salah’s Legacy is Untouchable

Consistency: 20+ goals in every season since joining Liverpool.
Big Game Player: Scores in finals, derbies, and title deciders.
Global Influence: A Muslim African footballer is embraced as a hero in Europe and beyond.
Longevity: At 33, still among the Premier League’s most feared attackers.

Final Word

Mo Salah’s story is one of redemption, excellence, and inspiration. From being discarded at Chelsea to becoming a Liverpool and Premier League immortal, he has redefined what it means to be a winger in modern football.

For Africa, he is a son who carries the pride of a continent. For Liverpool, he is a king whose reign has brought glory back to Anfield. And for football, he is a reminder that greatness is not given — it is earned, goal by goal, season by season.