Mohamed Salah's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Mohamed Salah. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Mohamed Salah is a highly acclaimed Egyptian professional footballer renowned for his exceptional skills as a right winger or forward. Currently playing for Liverpool and captaining the Egypt national team, he's celebrated for his clinical finishing, dribbling prowess, speed, and playmaking abilities. Salah is considered one of the best players of his generation, one of Africa's greatest footballers ever, and among the sport's all-time best wingers. His contributions have solidified his place as a dominant force in modern soccer.

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1922: Salah in Liverpool history

On 29 October 2023, with Salah scoring in a 3–0 victory against Nottingham Forest, he 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 and John Aldridge. Chambers and Aldridge made this achievement in 1922 and 1987 respectively.

1981: Salah breaks Ian Rush's record

On 14 March 2024, Salah netted a goal in a 6–1 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League round of 16, in which he became the first player to score at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons for Liverpool, breaking Ian Rush's previous record of six between 1981–82 and 1986–87.

1985: Salah becomes the highest scoring Egyptian ever

On March 5, 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 Ian Rush's record

1987: Salah in Liverpool history

2003: First opposition 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.

2007: Salah becomes the highest scoring Egyptian ever

2012: CAF Most Promising Talent

Following his performances at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Salah was named CAF Most Promising African Talent of the Year.

2012: Joined Basel

In 2012, Salah departed Al-Mokawloon to join Basel, where he won two Swiss Super League titles.

2014: Salah sets European records

On February 23, 2025, Salah became the first player to score and assist in 11 Premier League matches, the most by a player in a single season in one of Europe's Big Five leagues since Lionel Messi did so with 11 for Barcelona in 2014–15.

2017: Africa Cup of Nations Runner-up and CAF African Footballer of the Year

In 2017, Salah finished as runner-up in the Africa Cup of Nations, was named in the Team of the Tournament and was named CAF African Footballer of the Year, and BBC African Footballer of the Year.

2017: FIFA Puskás Award

In 2017–18 season, Salah's winning strike led to 2018 FIFA Puskás Award.

March 2018: Four Goals Against Watford

On March 17, 2018, Salah scored four goals in a 5–0 win over Watford, marking his first hat-trick for Liverpool. He also broke the record for most goals in his debut season for Liverpool, with 36 goals.

April 2018: PFA Player of the Year Award

In April 2018, Salah scored in both Champions League quarter-final matches against Manchester City. On April 22, 2018, he was awarded the PFA Players' Player of the Year award. Two days later, on April 24, 2018, he scored twice in a Champions League semi-final against Roma, becoming the first African and Liverpool player to score 10 goals in a single campaign in the tournament.

2018: Premier League Record and Champions League Final

In 2018, During his first season with Liverpool, 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: FIFA Puskás Award

In 2018, Salah received the FIFA Puskás Award for his goal in the first Merseyside derby of the 2017–18 season.

2018: Featured on the cover of two major magazines

In 2018, Salah was featured on the cover of two major magazines: GQ Middle East (feature story titled "The Unstoppable Rise of Mo Salah") and Time magazine's 2019 Time 100 edition.

2018: FIFA World Cup Qualification and CAF African Footballer of the Year

In 2018, Salah was top scorer during CAF qualification as Egypt qualified for the FIFA World Cup, and was named CAF African Footballer of the Year, and BBC African Footballer of the Year.

2018: Sixth Place at Ballon d'Or Ceremony

In December 2018, Salah was ranked in sixth place at the 2018 Ballon d'Or ceremony, recognizing his performances with Liverpool and Egypt.

2018: England's Men's Footballer of the Year

On 29 April, Salah was named England's Men's Footballer of the Year for the second time since 2018.

January 2019: 50th Premier League Goal

On January 19, 2019, Salah scored his 50th Premier League goal in a 4–3 win over Crystal Palace, reaching the milestone in 72 appearances.

September 2019: Nomination for FIFPRO World 11 Award

In September 2019, Salah was nominated for the FIFPRO World 11 award by FIFPRO and FIFA.

2019: Finished fifth in Ballon d'Or

In 2019, Salah finished fifth in the Ballon d'Or rankings.

2019: Featured on Time magazine's 2019 Time 100 edition

In 2019, Salah was featured on the cover of two major magazines: GQ Middle East (feature story titled "The Unstoppable Rise of Mo Salah") and Time magazine's 2019 Time 100 edition.

2019: Time's 100 Most Influential People

In 2019, Salah was named in Time magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential People.

January 2020: Wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London

In January 2020, it was announced that Salah would be honoured with a wax statue at Madame Tussauds in London.

June 2020: Liverpool's Premier League Title

On June 24, 2020, Salah scored as Liverpool beat Crystal Palace 4–0 at home, as the team approached securing the title. After Liverpool were confirmed as champions, Salah scored further two goals before lifting the Premier League trophy after a 5–3 victory over Chelsea in June 2020.

September 2020: Hat-Trick Against Leeds United

On September 12, 2020, Salah scored a hat-trick in the first league match of the season against Leeds United, becoming the first Liverpool player to score in four consecutive league openers.

October 2020: 100th Goal for Liverpool

On October 17, 2020, Salah scored his 100th goal for Liverpool in a 2–2 draw against Everton, becoming the third-fastest player in Liverpool's history to reach the milestone.

January 2021: Two Goals Against West Ham

On January 31, 2021, 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.

October 2021: Salah breaks records in Champions League and Premier League

In October 2021, Mohamed Salah achieved multiple milestones, including becoming Liverpool's record goalscorer in the Champions League, the highest-scoring African player in Premier League history, and the first Liverpool player to score in ten consecutive games. On 3 October 2021, Salah scored a notable goal against Manchester City, which was later recognized as the Premier League Goal of the Month and Season.

December 2021: Salah reaches 20 goals for the season and Liverpool win all Champions League group games

In December 2021, Salah scored his 20th goal of the season, becoming the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush to score 20 goals in five successive seasons. Also, on 7 December 2021 Liverpool became the first English club to win all six Champions League group games in the competition's history.

2021: Africa Cup of Nations Runner-up and Team of the Tournament

In 2021, Salah finished as runner-up in the Africa Cup of Nations, and was named in the Team of the Tournament.

2021: Finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player

In 2021, Salah finished third for the Best FIFA Men's Player.

2021: Scoring in Opening Game of Season

In 2021, Salah scored in the opening game of the season against Norwich, becoming the first player to score in the opening game of five consecutive Premier League seasons. On September 25, 2021, Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool in a 3-3 draw with Brentford.

February 2022: Salah becomes 10th player to score 150 goals for Liverpool and Premier League First

In February 2022, Salah reached 150 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, becoming the second-fastest to reach this milestone. On 19 February 2022, Salah became the 10th player to score 150 goals in all competitions for the club. Then On 19 April, Salah became the first Premier League Player to score five goals against Manchester United in a single season.

July 2022: Salah signs new contract and wins FA Community Shield

In July 2022, Salah signed a new contract with Liverpool, extending until at least 2025. Then On 30 July, Salah scored a penalty and assisted a goal in a 3–1 FA Community Shield victory against Manchester City.

2022: Finished fifth in Ballon d'Or

In 2022, Salah finished fifth in the Ballon d'Or rankings.

2022: Salah finishes Champions League as second-highest goalscorer

In the 2022-23 Champions League season, Salah finished as the second-highest goalscorer in the competition.

January 2023: Salah surpasses Kenny Dalglish on Liverpool's all-time top scorers' list

On 7 January 2023, Salah surpassed Kenny Dalglish for sixth place on the club's all-time top scorers' list, taking his tally for the club to 173 in 280 matches.

March 2023: Scored his 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.

October 2023: Salah reaches 200 league goals and becomes top Premier League scorer in Europe

In October 2023, Salah scored his 200th and 201st league goals and became the highest-scoring Premier League player in European competitions. On 21 October 2023, Salah scored the 200th and 201st league goals of his career. On 26 October, Salah scored the last goal in a 5–1 victory against Toulouse to become the highest-scoring Premier League player in European competitions.

2023: Liverpool's Top Premier League Goalscorer

In 2023, Salah became Liverpool's top goalscorer in the Premier League and scored his 200th goal for the club.

January 2024: Scored in draw against Mozambique in the Africa Cup of Nations

On 14 January 2024, Salah scored a stoppage-time penalty in a 2–2 draw against Mozambique in the opening match of group stage, becoming the first Egyptian to score in four different AFCON tournaments. Four days later, he sustained a hamstring injury against Ghana, which forced him to withdraw from the competition.

March 2024: Salah breaks Ian Rush's record

August 2024: Salah breaks record for most goals scored on opening day in Premier League

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: Salah achieves multiple milestones in December 2024

In December 2024, Salah reached his 50th Champions League goal, 100th assist for Liverpool, and became the first Premier League player to reach double digits in both goals and assists before Christmas. On 10 December 2024, he scored his 50th Champions League goal in Liverpool's 1–0 victory against Girona. On 14 December, he registered his 100th assist for Liverpool in all competitions. On 22 December, he scored a brace and provided two assists in a 6–3 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur.

December 2024: Salah breaks Premier League Records

On December 26, 2024, Salah entered the all-time top 50 goalscorers in English top flight history. By December 29, 2024, Salah broke three more Premier League records becoming the first player to score and assist in eight different games in a single season, and setting a record for the fewest matches to reach 30 goal involvements in a season, and most goal contributions in a single month for any player in Premier League history, while entering the Premier League's top 10 list of all-time assists.

January 2025: Salah achieves milestones in January 2025

In January 2025, Salah scored his 50th goal for Liverpool in European competitions. Salah's tally increased to 178 in the Premier League, moving up to sixth in the Premier League top goalscorers list, overtaking Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard.

2025: Liverpool's Third-Highest Goalscorer

In 2025, Salah became Liverpool's third-highest goalscorer in club history.

2026: Earned his 100th international cap

On 10 June 2024, Salah earned his 100th international cap, in which he also scored a goal, in a 1–1 away draw against Guinea-Bissau during 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.