History of Mohamed Salah in Timeline
Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as a right winger or forward for Liverpool and as the captain of the Egypt national team. Celebrated for his clinical finishing, remarkable dribbling, speed, and playmaking abilities, he is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation and among the greatest African players ever. He is also considered one of the best wingers in soccer history.
1922: Salah Becomes Third Liverpool Player to Score in Opening Five Home League Matches
On 29 October 2023, Salah became the third player in Liverpool history to achieve the feat of scoring in each of the opening five home league matches of a season, after Harry Chambers in 1922 and John Aldridge in 1987.
1981: Salah Breaks Record for Consecutive 20-Goal Seasons in March 2024
On 14 March 2024, Mohamed Salah scored in a 6–1 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons for Liverpool, surpassing Ian Rush's previous record between 1981–82 and 1986–87.
1985: Salah became the highest scoring Egyptian ever with 303 career goals in 2023.
On 5 March 2023, Salah became the highest scoring Egyptian ever with 303 career goals, surpassing Hossam Hassan who had scored 302 goals for club and country in all competitions between 1985 and 2007.
1986: Salah Breaks Record for Consecutive 20-Goal Seasons in March 2024
On 14 March 2024, Mohamed Salah scored in a 6–1 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons for Liverpool, surpassing Ian Rush's previous record between 1981–82 and 1986–87.
1987: Salah Becomes Third Liverpool Player to Score in Opening Five Home League Matches
On 29 October 2023, Salah became the third player in Liverpool history to achieve the feat of scoring in each of the opening five home league matches of a season, after Harry Chambers in 1922 and John Aldridge in 1987.
1990: World Cup final since 1990
In 2018, Salah was the top scorer for Egypt during FIFA World Cup qualification, making the Pharaohs reach their first World Cup finals since the 1990 tournament.
June 1992: Mohamed Salah's Birth
In June 1992, Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly, an Egyptian professional footballer, was born. He is known for playing as a right winger or forward for Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team.
2003: First opposition player to score a hat-trick at Old Trafford since Ronaldo.
In October 2021, Salah became the first opposition player to score a hat-trick at Old Trafford since Ronaldo in 2003, and the first to do so in Premier League history.
2006: Joins Al Mokawloon Youth Team
In 2006, at the age of 14, Salah joined the youth team of Al Mokawloon Al Arab after being scouted.
2007: Salah became the highest scoring Egyptian ever with 303 career goals in 2023.
On 5 March 2023, Salah became the highest scoring Egyptian ever with 303 career goals, surpassing Hossam Hassan who had scored 302 goals for club and country in all competitions between 1985 and 2007.
May 2010: First-Team Debut
On 3 May 2010, Salah made his first-team debut in the Egyptian Premier League for Al-Mokawloon, coming on as a substitute in a 1–1 draw against El Mansoura.
December 2010: First Goal for Al-Mokawloon
On 25 December 2010, Salah scored his first goal for Al-Mokawloon in a 1–1 draw against Al Ahly.
2010: Start of Senior Career
In 2010, Mohamed Salah began his senior career at Al-Mokawloon.
September 2011: Debut for Egypt National Team
On September 3, 2011, Salah made his debut for the senior Egypt national team in a 2–1 away defeat by Sierra Leone.
2011: Regular Game Time
During the 2011-12 season Salah continued earning minutes on the pitch, eventually becoming a regular in the Al-Mokawloon team.
2011: Senior National Debut
In 2011, Salah made his senior debut for the Egypt national team.
February 2012: Suspension of Egyptian Premier League
Following the Port Said Stadium riot on 1 February 2012, the Egyptian Premier League was suspended.
April 2012: Signs for Basel
On 10 April 2012, Salah signed a four-year contract with Basel, starting from 15 June 2012.
June 2012: Unofficial Debut
On 23 June 2012, Salah scored on his unofficial debut against FCSB during a friendly match, a 4–2 defeat.
2012: CAF Most Promising Talent
Following his performance at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Salah was named CAF Most Promising African Talent of the Year.
2012: Joins Basel
In 2012, Salah departed Al-Mokawloon to join Basel, where he later won two Swiss Super League titles.
2012: Summer Olympics
In 2012, Salah represented Egypt in the Summer Olympics.
2012: Scoring in the 2012 Summer Olympics
In the 2012 Summer Olympics, Salah scored in all three of Egypt's group games, including against Brazil, New Zealand and Belarus.
2012: Swiss Super League Title
In the 2012-13 season, Basel won the Swiss Super League title and finished as runners-up in the Swiss Cup.
June 2013: Hat-trick Against Zimbabwe
On June 9, 2013, Salah scored a hat-trick in a 4–2 away win against Zimbabwe in a World Cup qualifier.
July 2013: First League Appearance of the Season
In July 2013, ahead of the 2013–14 Swiss Super League season, Salah scored in his first league appearance of the season against Aarau on 13 July 2013.
August 2013: First Champions League Goal
In August 2013, Salah scored his first Champions League goal against Maccabi Tel Aviv on 6 August 2013 in the third qualifying round. This match was followed by major controversy.
August 2013: Scores Twice Against Ludogorets
On 21 August 2013, Salah scored twice against the Bulgarian league champions PFC Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League play-off round.
September 2013: Scores Against Chelsea
On 18 September 2013, Salah scored the equaliser against Chelsea in a 2–1 away win during the Champions League group stage.
January 2014: Signs for Chelsea
On 23 January 2014, Chelsea announced an agreement to sign Salah from Basel for £11 million. The transfer was completed three days later, making him the first Egyptian to sign for the club.
January 2014: Departure from Basel
On 23 January 2014, it was announced that Salah would leave Basel, having played 95 games and scoring 21 goals for the club.
October 2014: Goals in Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying
In October 2014, Salah scored in a 2–0 win over Botswana, also scoring in the return fixture, in qualifying for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations.
October 2014: Criticism from Mourinho
On 28 October 2014, Salah received public criticism from manager José Mourinho after a poor performance in a League Cup match against Shrewsbury Town.
2014: Signs with Chelsea
In 2014, Salah joined Chelsea for a reported fee of £11 million, though his playing time was limited.
2014: Leading Egypt into the final qualifying group
In 2014, Salah scored the only goal away to Mozambique, putting Egypt into the final qualifying group. On September 10, Salah scored his sixth tournament goal in a 4–2 win over Guinea, securing Egypt a 100% record to finish their qualifying group and becoming the joint-top scorer among all African teams in the qualification stages.
2014: Birth of Daughter Makka
In 2014, Salah's daughter, Makka, was born.
2014: Military Service Concerns
In 2014, prior to the 2014-15 season, Salah's future with Chelsea was uncertain due to potential military service requirements in Egypt, but he was later spared after intervention from Egyptian officials.
February 2015: Loan to Fiorentina
On 2 February 2015, Chelsea confirmed that Salah would join Fiorentina on an 18-month loan. He made his debut six days later, wearing the number 74 shirt.
August 2015: Loan to Roma
On 6 August 2015, Salah joined Roma on a season-long loan for €5 million. He made his debut on 22 August. Then on 20 September, Salah scored his first goal of the season against Sassuolo. On 4 November, he scored the opening goal of a 3-2 Champions League win over Bayer Leverkusen.
2015: Continued Success at Roma
In the 2015-16 season, Salah continued to play for Roma. On 4 March, Salah faced his former side Fiorentina again and scored another double as Roma won 4-1 and broke into the top three.
August 2016: Signing with Roma
In August 2016, Roma officially announced the permanent signing of Salah for €15 million. On 20 August, he marked his debut with a goal in a 4–0 victory against Udinese.
2016: Key Figure in Roma's Title Bid
In the 2016-17 season, Salah was a key player for Roma, reaching double figures in goals and assists.
June 2017: Transfer to Liverpool
On 22 June 2017, Salah agreed to transfer to Liverpool. He signed a long-term contract for an initial fee of £36.5m. He officially joined the club on 1 July 2017.
November 2017: Premier League Goalscoring Chart Topper
In November 2017, specifically on 26 November, Salah scored the opening goal against his former team Chelsea. On 29 November 2017, he rose to the top of the Premier League goalscoring charts after scoring twice against Stoke City.
2017: Move to Liverpool
In 2017, Salah moved to Liverpool for £36.9 million, setting a club record at the time.
2017: FIFA Puskás Award
In 2017-2018 season, Salah received the 2018 FIFA Puskás Award for his winning strike in the first Merseyside derby.
February 2018: Donation of replica shirt to young supporter
In February 2018, following a match against Tottenham, Salah donated a replica shirt to young supporter Mohamed Abdel Karim.
March 2018: Vodafone Egypt Advertisement
In March 2018, Salah appeared in an advertisement for Vodafone Egypt.
March 2018: First Hat-trick for Liverpool
On 17 March 2018, Salah scored four goals in a 5–0 win over Watford, marking his first hat-trick for Liverpool. In this game, he also broke a record of scoring 36 times in his debut season for Liverpool, and became the leading goalscorer in Europe's top five leagues.
April 2018: PFA Player of the Year Award
In April 2018, Salah contributed to Liverpool's advancement in the Champions League and on 22 April 2018, he was honored with the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. Two days later, on 24 April 2018, he scored twice against Roma in the Champions League semi-final.
July 2018: New Long-Term Contract with Liverpool
On 2 July 2018, Salah signed a new long-term contract with Liverpool. Manager Jürgen Klopp highlighted the significance of this commitment as a statement of Liverpool's position in the football world.
2018: Featured on GQ Middle East Cover
In 2018, Mohamed Salah was featured on the cover of GQ Middle East magazine, with the feature story titled "The Unstoppable Rise of Mo Salah."
2018: Adidas Sponsorship and World Cup Commercial
In 2018, Salah appeared in an Adidas 2018 World Cup commercial along with other sponsored players, and he wears Adidas X Crazyfast+ football boots called Egyptian Nights.
2018: Individual Accolades and FIFA Puskás Award
In 2018, Salah finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player and received the FIFA Puskás Award for his goal in the Merseyside derby.
2018: CAF African Footballer of the Year
In 2018, Salah was named CAF African Footballer of the Year and BBC African Footballer of the Year.
2018: 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification and Tournament
In 2018, Salah was the top scorer for Egypt during FIFA World Cup qualification, securing their place in the finals since 1990. Despite a shoulder injury, he participated in the tournament, scoring against Russia and Saudi Arabia.
2018: Salah Mural in Times Square
In 2018, during Liverpool's pre-season tour in the U.S., artist Brandan Odums created a mural in New York City's Times Square displaying Mohamed Salah in an Egypt kit, with Salah posting an image on social media next to it.
2018: Sixth Place in Ballon d'Or Ceremony
In December 2018, Salah was ranked in sixth place at the 2018 Ballon d'Or ceremony, recognizing his performances throughout the year.
2018: Premier League Record and Champions League Final
In his first season, 2018, Salah set the record for most Premier League goals scored (32) in a 38-game season and helped Liverpool reach the UEFA Champions League final.
2018: Shoulder Injury in Champions League Final
In the 2018 Champions League final, Salah sustained a left shoulder injury during the match against Real Madrid. Despite the injury, he was later included in the Egypt team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
2018: Salah named England's Men's Footballer of the Year for the second time.
On 29 April 2022, Salah was named England's Men's Footballer of the Year for the second time since 2018.
January 2019: 50th Premier League Goal
On 19 January 2019, Salah scored his 50th Premier League goal with a brace in a 4–3 win over Crystal Palace, reaching the tally in 72 appearances.
February 2019: Investigation of Racial Abuse
In February 2019, West Ham investigated a video allegedly showing fans racially abusing Salah. The investigation resulted in the fan being banned for three years.
June 2019: 2019 Africa Cup of Nations
In June 2019, Salah provided two assists and scored his first goal of the tournament in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations on home soil, also wearing the captain's armband for the first time in his international career.
August 2019: Goal Against Norwich City
On 9 August 2019, Salah scored Liverpool's second goal in a 4–1 win against Norwich City. In the 2019 UEFA Super Cup on 14 August 2019, Salah scored the decisive penalty in a 5–4 shoot-out win against Chelsea.
September 2019: Named Captain of Egypt National Team
In September 2019, Salah was named as the captain of the Egypt national team.
September 2019: Nomination for FIFPRO World 11 Award
In September 2019, Salah was nominated for the FIFPRO World 11 award by FIFPRO and FIFA, recognizing him as one of the top 55 players worldwide.
2019: Named GQ Middle East Man of the Year and Time 100
In 2019, Mohamed Salah was named GQ Middle East Man of the Year and was featured in Time magazine's Time 100 edition, advocating for women's equality in the Middle East.
2019: Fifth in Ballon d'Or
In 2019, Salah finished fifth in the Ballon d'Or rankings.
2019: Named in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2019, Salah was recognized as a symbol of national pride in Egypt and was named in Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People.
January 2020: Wax Statue at Madame Tussauds
In January 2020, it was announced that Mohamed Salah would be honored with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London.
January 2020: Goal Against Manchester United
On 19 January 2020, Salah scored against Manchester United in Liverpool's 2–0 home win. On 29 January 2020, Salah scored against West Ham, a victory that saw Liverpool beat every team in a Premier League season.
June 2020: Liverpool Closing in on Title
On 24 June 2020, Salah scored as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 4–0 at home, as the team edged closer to securing the title.
September 2020: Hat-Trick Against Leeds United
On 12 September 2020, Salah scored a hat-trick in the first league match of the season, including two penalties, in a 4–3 win against Leeds United.
October 2020: 100th Goal for Liverpool
On 17 October 2020, Salah scored his 100th goal for Liverpool in all competitions in a 2–2 away draw against Everton.
2020: Birth of Second Daughter Kayan
In 2020, Salah and his wife welcomed their second daughter, Kayan.
January 2021: Salah Scores Two Goals Against West Ham
On 31 January 2021, Mohamed Salah scored two goals against West Ham, becoming the fifth Liverpool player to score more than 20 goals in all competitions in four consecutive seasons, and the first since Ian Rush. The goal in the 68th minute was later voted as Premier League Goal of the Month.
October 2021: Salah Breaks Records in October 2021
In October 2021, Mohamed Salah became the first player in Liverpool's history to score in nine consecutive games, achieving this milestone with two goals against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. He also became Liverpool's record goalscorer in the Champions League. Later in October, Salah scored a hat-trick against Manchester United, becoming the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history and the first Liverpool player to score in ten consecutive games and at Old Trafford three games in a row.
December 2021: Salah Reaches 20 Goals for the Season in December 2021
On 7 December 2021, Mohamed Salah scored Liverpool's opening goal against AC Milan, making Liverpool the first English club to win all six Champions League group games. This was Salah's 20th goal of the season, making him the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush to score 20 goals in five successive seasons.
2021: Salah Opens 2021-22 Season with Goal and Assists
In 2021, Mohamed Salah started the 2021–22 season with a goal and two assists in a 3–0 win against Norwich, making him the first player to score in the opening game of five consecutive Premier League seasons.
2021: Runner-up in Africa Cup of Nations
In 2021, Salah finished as runner-up in the Africa Cup of Nations and was selected in the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament.
2021: Third for Best FIFA Men's Player
In 2021, Salah finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player award.
2021: Reduction in Hate Crimes Following Salah's Transfer to Liverpool
In 2021, a study showed that Mohamed Salah's transfer to Liverpool led to a 16% reduction in hate crimes in the city, and reduced Islamophobic online rhetoric among Liverpool fans.
February 2022: Salah Reaches 150 Goals for Liverpool in February 2022
On 19 February 2022, Mohamed Salah became the 10th player to score 150 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, achieving this milestone in 232 matches, second only to Roger Hunt. He scored the second goal in a 3–1 Premier League win over Norwich at Anfield.
July 2022: Salah Signs New Contract with Liverpool in July 2022
On 1 July 2022, Mohamed Salah signed a new contract with Liverpool, extending his stay until at least 2025. On 30 July, Salah scored a penalty and assisted a goal in a 3–1 FA Community Shield victory against Manchester City.
August 2022: Donation to Rebuild Abu Sefein Church
In August 2022, Salah donated three million Egyptian pounds to help rebuild the Abu Sefein Church in Giza, Egypt, after a fire.
2022: Fifth in Ballon d'Or
In 2022, Salah finished fifth in the Ballon d'Or rankings.
2022: Salah finishes 2022-23 Champions League as the second-highest goalscorer.
In 2023, Salah finished the 2022–23 Champions League as the second-highest goalscorer in the competition, behind only Erling Haaland.
January 2023: Salah Surpasses Kenny Dalglish on All-Time Scorers List in January 2023
In January 2023, Mohamed Salah surpassed Kenny Dalglish for sixth place on Liverpool's all-time top scorers' list, with his 173rd goal for the club in 280 matches, during a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the FA Cup.
March 2023: Scoring 50th International Goal for Egypt
On 24 March 2023, Salah scored his 50th international goal for Egypt, making Egypt the only African team with more than one player who had scored at least 50 international goals.
August 2023: Al-Ittihad Makes Offer for Salah in August 2023
In the 2023–24 preseason, during August 2023, Salah received a two-year contract offer worth £155m from Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, with Liverpool potentially receiving a £52m transfer fee. However, Salah's agent stated that his client was "committed" to Liverpool.
September 2023: Liverpool Turns Down Al-Ittihad's Offer for Salah in September 2023
On 1 September 2023, Al-Ittihad sent an offer worth £150 million to sign Mohamed Salah. However, the deal was eventually turned down by Liverpool on the same day.
October 2023: Salah Reaches 200 League Goals and Becomes Top Premier League Scorer in Europe in October 2023
In October 2023, Mohamed Salah scored his 200th and 201st league goals in the Merseyside derby. Later that month, he became the highest-scoring Premier League player in European competitions, surpassing Thierry Henry, with a goal against Toulouse.
December 2023: Selected for 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
On 30 December 2023, Salah was selected in the 27-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.
2023: Liverpool's All-Time Top Goalscorer
In 2023, Salah became Liverpool's all-time top goalscorer in the Premier League, also becoming the fifth player to score 200 goals for the club.
January 2024: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations
In January 2024, Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty against Mozambique, becoming the first Egyptian to score in four different AFCON tournaments. He also sustained a hamstring injury against Ghana, forcing him to withdraw from the competition.
March 2024: Salah Breaks Record for Consecutive 20-Goal Seasons in March 2024
On 14 March 2024, Mohamed Salah scored in a 6–1 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons for Liverpool, surpassing Ian Rush's previous record.
August 2024: Salah Breaks Record for Most Goals Scored on Opening Day in Premier League History
On 17 August 2024, Salah broke the record for the most goals scored on opening day in Premier League history after netting in a 2–0 win over newly promoted Ipswich Town.
December 2024: Premier League Records and Milestones
In December 2024, Mohamed Salah achieved several milestones. He entered the all-time top 50 goalscorers in English top flight history with his 173rd goal on Boxing Day after scoring against Leicester City. Later in December 2024, during a match against West Ham United, Salah broke three more Premier League records, becoming the first player to score and assist in eight different games in a single season, setting a record for fewest matches to 30 goal involvements, and most goal contributions in a month. He also entered the Premier League's top 10 list of all-time assists and became the first Liverpool player to score at least 20 goals in all competitions for eight consecutive seasons.
December 2024: Salah Achieves Milestones in December 2024
In December 2024, Mohamed Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal in Liverpool's victory against Girona. Later that month, he registered his 100th assist for Liverpool and became the first player in Premier League history to reach double digits in both goals and assists before Christmas.
January 2025: 50th European Goal and Premier League Achievements
In January 2025, Salah scored his 50th goal for Liverpool in European competitions during a victory over Lille. Throughout January 2025, he also scored against Ipswich Town and Bournemouth, increasing his Premier League tally to 178, moving to sixth in the Premier League top goalscorers list, overtaking Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard. He became only the fifth player in Premier League history to score at least 20 goals in a season for the fifth time.
2025: Third-Highest Goalscorer
In 2025, Salah became Liverpool's third-highest goalscorer in the club's history, behind Roger Hunt and Ian Rush.
2025: Salah Signs New Contract with Liverpool in July 2022
On 1 July 2022, Mohamed Salah signed a new contract with Liverpool, extending his stay until at least 2025.
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