After a stellar start to the 2024/25 season, Mohamed Salah has set himself on a path to make history. Liverpool’s Egyptian talisman has already achieved remarkable milestones in his career, but with his current form, he stands on the cusp of reaching even greater heights. This season, Salah could break several records in both the Premier League and the Champions League, further solidifying his legacy not only at Liverpool but also in European football.
Here’s a look at seven incredible records and feats Mohamed Salah could accomplish if he maintains his scoring and assist momentum this season.
1. Top Five All-Time Premier League Scorer
With 164 goals in the Premier League, Mohamed Salah recently surpassed Jermain Defoe and Liverpool legend Robbie Fowler. His next target is to climb into the top five all-time Premier League scorers. Currently, this list is occupied by prolific players like Sergio Agüero and Andy Cole. To reach fifth place, Salah would need to score 20 more goals, equaling Agüero’s 184 goals and falling just behind Cole.
If Salah reaches this milestone, he will not only place himself among the Premier League’s all-time greats but also set a new benchmark for attacking efficiency in England’s top flight. Considering Salah’s average goal tally over recent seasons, this achievement seems well within reach.
Mohamed Salah has now scored more Premier League goals than Robbie Fowler and is the 8th highest goalscorer in the competition’s history.
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2. Liverpool’s Third All-Time Goalscorer
Salah’s place as a Liverpool legend is already undisputed, but he could further enhance his standing by rising through the club’s all-time goalscoring ranks. Currently, Salah sits fifth on Liverpool’s all-time list with 220 goals, just eight shy of club legend Billy Liddell’s 228. Reaching this would place him fourth. But if he scores 21 more, Salah would overtake Gordon Hodgson’s 241, landing him in third place, trailing only the legendary Roger Hunt (285) and Ian Rush (346).
While overtaking Rush to become Liverpool’s all-time leading scorer is a tall order, reaching third place would put Salah among the most iconic forwards in Liverpool history.
3. Highest-Scoring Foreign Player in Premier League History
Salah’s scoring exploits are not just notable at Liverpool but across the Premier League as a whole. The current record for the most goals scored by a foreign player in the Premier League belongs to Sergio Agüero, with 184 goals. Salah’s total of 164 goals puts him in third place among foreign scorers, just behind Thierry Henry (175).
If Salah scores 20 more goals this season, he will surpass both Henry and Agüero, claiming the title as the highest-scoring foreign player in Premier League history. This record would solidify Salah’s standing as one of the greatest imports to grace English football.
4. Top 10 All-Time Premier League Assists
While Salah is renowned for his goalscoring prowess, he is also a reliable provider for his teammates. His career tally of 74 assists places him close to breaking into the top 10 all-time Premier League assist providers, a feat few might have anticipated. Currently, he shares this assist tally with Ashley Young and Thierry Henry, and he’s just two assists away from Teddy Sheringham and Christian Eriksen, who have 76 each.
If Salah continues to deliver assists consistently this season, he could easily surpass David Beckham’s 80 assists to claim the tenth spot on the all-time list. By combining scoring and assisting at a high level, Salah’s contributions to Liverpool become even more valuable.
5. Most Combined Goals + Assists in a Premier League Match
In modern football, the term “most valuable player” often refers to those who both score and assist, impacting the game from multiple angles. Salah has demonstrated this unique skill set by recording both a goal and an assist in 34 different Premier League games, placing him second on this list. The current record is held by Wayne Rooney, with 36 such games.
34 – Mohamed Salah has scored and assisted in 34 Premier League matches, with only Wayne Rooney doing so in more games in Premier League history (36). King. pic.twitter.com/oZq6qqeu37
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To match or surpass Rooney’s record, Salah would need to continue providing in both aspects across just a few more games. Given his consistency and Liverpool’s form this season, it’s realistic to anticipate that Salah will set a new record for the most combined goals and assists in a Premier League match.
6. Premier League Game-Winners
One quality that sets Salah apart is his knack for scoring match-winning goals, delivering results when it matters most. In the Premier League, he’s scored 48 match-winning goals, placing him among the best in the competition. While the current record of 68 game-winners is held by Alan Shearer, Salah would need to score 21 more match-winners to equal this, making it a difficult, yet possible, feat if he maintains a clutch scoring touch.
Though reaching Shearer’s record might not happen this season, Salah’s consistent ability to secure victories for Liverpool is a testament to his influence and reliability.
7. First Player to Score 50 Champions League Goals for One English Club
On the European stage, Salah has also made waves. He holds the record for the most Champions League goals by any Liverpool player, and he’s on track to make even more history. Currently, Salah has 42 goals in the Champions League for Liverpool, just eight shy of reaching 50. Achieving this would make him the first player to score 50 Champions League goals for a single English club.
Joining an elite group, Salah could be part of an exclusive list of players like Thomas Müller, Raúl, Robert Lewandowski, Karim Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Lionel Messi—each of whom scored 50 or more Champions League goals for one club. This milestone would further solidify Salah’s legacy not only at Liverpool but also in Europe’s top-tier competition.
Mohamed Salah has already secured his place among Liverpool’s greatest players, but the 2024/25 season presents an opportunity for him to achieve even more. Whether it’s rising up the all-time Premier League scoring charts, setting assist records, or leading Liverpool’s charge in the Champions League, Salah is primed to reach new heights.
Each record or milestone Salah achieves this season will not only elevate his standing in Liverpool’s history but also carve his name into the record books of English and European football. For Liverpool fans, it’s a thrilling prospect to witness Salah’s journey as he pursues legendary status.
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