Mohamed Salah has reacted to winning the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award for a third time, cementing his status as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. In a stunning 2024-25 campaign, Salah not only inspired Liverpool to the Premier League title but also broke several records in the process.
Salah wins PFA Players’ Player of the Year for third timeHailed his career-best season with 29 goals, 18 assistsHungry for more success at AnfieldFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
After scoring 34 goals and providing 23 assists from 52 appearances across all competitions, Salah became the first-ever player to secure three PFA Players’ Player of the Year awards. His assist tally of 18 in the English top flight was only bettered by two players in Premier League history: Manchester City legend Kevin De Bruyne and Arsenal stalwart Thierry Henry.
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Salah’s individual brilliance was not the only recognition for Liverpool after they powered their way to their record-equalling 20th Premier League title last season. The forward was joined in the Premier League Team of the Year by his team-mates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister.
WHAT SALAH SAID
When Salah received the award from Ian Rush, Liverpool’s all-time leading goal scorer, it was a moment of reflection for the player. He took a moment to speak about his journey from Egypt to the pinnacle of world football, revealing the doubts that once surrounded his career, especially after his struggles at Chelsea.
"It’s an incredible feeling. I want to thank everyone who voted for me. Doing this at the age of 33 is incredible," said Salah. "I remember ten years ago, I didn’t make it at Chelsea. When you go somewhere and you don’t make it, it’s always on your mind. I look at myself. A guy coming from Egypt, making it to the top level and making history."
Reflecting on what was arguably his best-ever season at Liverpool, Salah added on the club website: "I think we had a great season and I also had my best season in the club, maybe in my career as well. To win the league, I'm glad we managed to do that, and hopefully it will continue this year. I found always a way to feel hungry and just need more."
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While Salah’s triumph dominated the headlines, the PFA awards also recognised other stellar performances. Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers scooped the PFA Young Player of the Year award, while Mariona Caldentey picked up the Women’s Super League Player of the Year prize. In the Championship, James Trafford claimed the Player of the Year award after his outstanding performances for Burnley before joining Manchester City.
