Salah crowned English Premier League ‘Player Of The Season’

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been named the English Premier League Player of the Season, marking the second time the Egyptian forward has claimed the prestigious honor.

The 32-year-old previously won the award in the 2017–18 season and has now added a second crown after a stellar campaign that saw him play a pivotal role in guiding Liverpool to the Premier League title. The award is determined through a combination of public votes and the verdict of a panel of football experts.

Salah edged out strong competition, including Liverpool teammates Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Gravenberch, Arsenal stars Morgan Gibbs-White and Declan Rice, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo, and Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest.

It is the first time since 2018-19 that a Manchester City player has not won the award.

Going into Sunday’s final game of the season against Crystal Palace, Salah has 28 league goals – five more than anyone else – as well as 18 assists – six more than any other player and two off the record of 20 held by Thierry Henry and Kevin de Bruyne.

This season, he also became the highest-scoring overseas player in Premier League history, overtaking Sergio Aguero’s 184 goals, and signed a new two-year contract to stay at Anfield until 2027.

This month, Salah was named Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year for the third time after receiving more than 90% of the votes.