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 an Egyptian professional footballer renowned as one of the best players of his generation and among the greatest African players ever. He plays as a right winger or forward for Liverpool and captains the Egypt national team. Celebrated for his exceptional clinical finishing, dribbling skills, speed, and playmaking capabilities, Salah has achieved widespread recognition as one of the sport's greatest wingers.

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1920: Harry Chambers' goal-scoring record

In 1920, Harry Chambers achieved a goal-scoring feat that was later matched by Salah.

1922: Harry Chambers' Achievement

In 1922, Harry Chambers scored in each of the opening five home league matches of a season. This is mentioned as context for a later achievement by Salah.

1979: Liverpool's wins return record

In April 2019, Liverpool secured a club-record-equaling 26th win for the Premier League campaign; and the club's second-highest ever wins return in the top flight after the record of 30 set in 1979.

1981: Ian Rush's scoring streak

In 1981, Ian Rush began a scoring streak for Liverpool, relevant to a later record set by Salah.

1985: Hossam Hassan's Scoring Record

In 1985, Hossam Hassan began his career, setting a goal-scoring record that Salah would eventually surpass. This is mentioned as context for a later achievement by Salah.

1986: Ian Rush's goal scoring streak

In 1986, Ian Rush concluded a consecutive goal-scoring streak, relevant to Salah's record.

1987: John Aldridge's Achievement

In 1987, John Aldridge scored in each of the opening five home league matches of a season. This is mentioned as context for a later achievement by Salah.

1988: Hat-Trick for Liverpool

On 12 September 2020, Salah scored a hat-trick in the first league match of a season. He also became the first player to score a hat-trick for Liverpool in the first league match since John Aldridge achieved this feat in the 1988–89 season.

1992: Teddy Sheringham Premier League Seasons

On 12 September 2020, Salah scored a hat-trick in the first league match of the season. He became the second man in Premier League history, after Teddy Sheringham from the 1992–93 to 1995–96 seasons.

1995: Robbie Fowler's Total Goals Record

In April 2018, Salah surpassed Robbie Fowler's total of 36 goals set in the 1995-96 campaign for the Premier League era.

1995: Teddy Sheringham Premier League Seasons

2000: Michael Owen's Goal Streak

Salah's 20th of the season saw him become the first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in all competitions in three consecutive seasons since Michael Owen between 2000–01 and 2002–03.

2002: Michael Owen's Goal Streak

Salah's 20th of the season saw him become the first Liverpool player to score 20 goals in all competitions in three consecutive seasons since Michael Owen between 2000–01 and 2002–03.

2003: Ronaldo's hat-trick at Old Trafford

In 2003, Ronaldo scored a hat-trick at Old Trafford. This is mentioned as context for Salah's hat-trick in 2021.

2005: Champions League final

On 1 June, Salah scored Liverpool's first goal in a 2–0 win over Tottenham in the 2019 Champions League final from a penalty. The goal was the second fastest goal ever scored in a Champions League final, slower only than Paolo Maldini's effort for AC Milan against Liverpool in the 2005 final.

2007: Hossam Hassan's Scoring Record

In 2007, Hossam Hassan ended his career with a significant goal-scoring record that Salah would eventually surpass. This is mentioned as context for a later achievement by Salah.

2008: Steven Gerrard's Milestone

On 17 October 2020, he scored his 100th goal for Liverpool. In scoring his 100th goal in his 159th game, Salah became the first player since Steven Gerrard in 2008 to reach the milestone.

2014: Lionel Messi set record in Europe's Big Five leagues

In 2014, Lionel Messi set a record in Europe's Big Five leagues with 11 for Barcelona. Salah equaled this achievement in 2025.

2017: Salah plays in 2017 Africa Cup of Nations

In 2017, Salah participated in the Africa Cup of Nations held in Gabon, scoring in a 1–0 win over Ghana, reaching the final, and earning a spot in the CAF Team of the Tournament.

2017: Consecutive League Openers

On 12 September 2020, Salah scored a hat-trick in the first league match of the season. Hence, he became the first Liverpool player to score in four consecutive league openers from the 2017–18 to 2020–21 seasons

March 2018: Four Goals Against Watford

On 17 March 2018, Salah scored four goals in a 5–0 victory against Watford, marking his first hat-trick for Liverpool. He broke the record of scoring 36 times in his debut season for Liverpool.

April 2018: PFA Player of the Year Award

In April 2018, Salah scored in both Champions League quarter-final matches against Manchester City. On 22 April 2018, Salah was awarded the PFA Players' Player of the Year award and was named in the PFA Team of the Year. On 24 April 2018, he scored twice in a 5–2 Champions League semi-final first leg win over Roma.

2018: Featured on GQ Middle East Cover

In 2018, Salah was featured on the cover of GQ Middle East magazine, with a feature story titled "The Unstoppable Rise of Mo Salah", highlighting his influence.

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

In 2018, Salah was first named England's Men's Footballer of the Year, an achievement he would reach for the second time in 2022.

2018: Ranked Sixth in Ballon d'Or

In December 2018, Salah was ranked sixth place at the Ballon d'Or ceremony, as a recognition for his performances with club and country throughout the year.

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.

September 2019: FIFPRO World 11 Nomination

In September 2019, Salah received a nomination for the FIFPRO World 11 award by FIFPRO and FIFA, recognizing him as one of 55 players.

2019: Featured on Time Magazine's Time 100

In 2019, Salah was featured on the cover of Time magazine's Time 100 edition. In his Time 100 entry, Salah advocated for women's equality in the Middle East, and John Oliver wrote Salah's feature in the Time 100 issue.

January 2020: Wax statue at Madame Tussauds

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

June 2020: Liverpool Beat Crystal Palace and Secures 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. He became the first Liverpool player to score in four consecutive league openers from the 2017–18 to 2020–21 seasons.

October 2020: 100th Goal for Liverpool

On 17 October 2020, Salah marked a significant milestone by scoring his 100th goal for Liverpool in all competitions during a 2–2 away draw against Everton, further solidifying his place in Liverpool's history.

January 2021: Salah scores two goals against West Ham

In 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. He is the first to achieve this since Ian Rush, who did so six times from 1981–82 to 1986–87. His goal in the 68th minute was voted as Premier League Goal of the Month.

October 2021: Salah's Record-Breaking Month

In October 2021, Mohamed Salah achieved several milestones. On October 19, 2021, he became the first player in Liverpool history to score in nine consecutive games, scoring twice in a 3–2 win away to Atlético Madrid in the Champions League. On October 24, 2021, he scored a hat-trick against Manchester United in a 5–0 away victory. On October 3, 2021, Salah scored a goal against Manchester City, which was later named the Premier League Goal of the Month and the Premier League Goal of the Season for 2021–22.

December 2021: Salah's achievements in December 2021

In December 2021, Salah scored Liverpool's opening goal in a 2–1 away win against AC Milan, making Liverpool the first English club to win all six Champions League group games in the competition's history. The goal was Salah's 20th of the season, making him the first Liverpool player since Ian Rush to score 20 goals in five successive seasons. On December 16, 2021, Salah scored Liverpool's second goal in a 3–1 home win against Newcastle United.

2021: Salah's Premier League Season

In 2021, Mohamed Salah had a prolific Premier League season, beginning with a goal and two assists in a 3–0 win away to Norwich. He became the first player to score in the opening game of five consecutive Premier League seasons. On September 12, 2021, Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal in a 3–0 win away to Leeds United. On September 25, 2021, Salah scored his 100th Premier League goal for Liverpool in a 3–3 draw away to Brentford.

February 2022: Salah scores 150th goal for Liverpool

In February 2022, on the 19th, Salah became the 10th player to score 150 goals in all competitions for Liverpool, and the second fastest (232 matches) after Roger Hunt (226), when he scored the second goal in a 3–1 Premier League win over Norwich at Anfield.

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

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

2022: Salah finishes Champions League as second-highest goalscorer

In 2022, Salah finished the 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, on the 7th, Salah surpassed Kenny Dalglish for sixth place on Liverpool's all-time top scorers' list, bringing his total to 173 goals in 280 matches.

March 2023: Salah scores 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 with at least 50 international goals.

October 2023: Salah Achieves Milestones in October 2023

In October 2023, Salah scored the 200th and 201st league goals of his career in the Merseyside derby on October 21, 2023. On October 26, 2023, he became the highest-scoring Premier League player in European competitions. On October 29, 2023, he became the third player in Liverpool history to score in each of the opening five home league matches of a season.

March 2024: Salah Sets Record in Europa League

In March 2024, on the 14th, Salah scored a goal in a 6–1 win over Sparta Prague in the Europa League round of 16, becoming the first player to score at least 20 goals in seven consecutive seasons for Liverpool.

August 2024: Salah breaks Premier League opening day goal record

On August 17, 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 breaks Premier League records

In December 2024, Salah entered the all-time top 50 goalscorers list. He scored his 173rd goal and became the joint highest top foreign goalscorer in English football. He broke three more Premier League records when he netted a goal and provided two assists in a dominant 5–0 victory over West Ham United at London Stadium. He also entered the Premier League's top 10 list of all-time assists with 81 to his name, surpassing David Beckham.

December 2024: Salah achieves multiple milestones in December 2024

In December 2024, on the 10th, Salah scored his 50th Champions League goal in Liverpool's 1–0 victory against Girona. On December 14, 2024, he registered his 100th assist for Liverpool in all competitions, in the Premier League game against Fulham. On December 22, 2024, he scored a brace and provided two assists in a 6–3 away victory over Tottenham Hotspur to become the first player in Premier League history to reach double digits in both goals and assists before Christmas with 15 goals and 11 assists.

January 2025: Salah reaches milestones in Premier League

In January 2025, Salah scored his 50th goal for Liverpool in European competitions in a 2–1 victory over Lille at Anfield. Salah scored against Ipswich Town in a 4–1 home win, then a brace in a 2–0 away victory at Bournemouth, increasing his tally to 178 in the Premier League, moving up to sixth in the Premier League top goalscorers list, overtaking Thierry Henry and Frank Lampard.

2026: Salah earns 100th international cap and scores against Guinea-Bissau

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