Mohamed Salah has just become the first player to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year three times. At 33, he is still driving title races and stacking up numbers that would headline any era. So where does he sit in the all-time Premier League debate?
Record-Breaker
From the moment Salah smashed 32 goals in his debut 2017/18 campaign, still a Premier League record in a 38-game season – he has been relentless. He has hit 19+ league goals in six of his eight seasons at Liverpool, something even Thierry Henry never managed. With over 150 Premier League goals to his name, he sits inside the all-time top 10, and when assists are factored in, Salah is comfortably among the top five for direct goal involvements per game.
What makes him unique is his ability to deliver year after year. Unlike strikers who peaked briefly, Salah has sustained elite numbers for nearly a decade. Former Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp once called him “a goal machine who never stops,” while Thierry Henry himself admitted, “What Salah has done in this league is unbelievable. He is always there.”
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Now Mo Salah has became the first ever 3-time winner of the PFA Player of the Year! ???
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Delivering in the Biggest Games
Salah isn’t just padding numbers – he scores when it matters. Goals against Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester City have underpinned Liverpool’s biggest wins, while his 2019 Champions League final strike showed his nerve on the grandest stage. In fact, Salah has scored more goals against the Premier League’s traditional top six than almost any other forward of his era.
Whether it’s a last-minute winner at Anfield or a solo goal away at Old Trafford, Salah has made the biggest rivals his favourite victims.
Why Doesn’t He Get the GOAT Recognition?
For all his achievements, Salah is often left out of the GOAT conversations dominated by names like Henry, Giggs and Ronaldo. The biggest reason is trophies – two Premier League title compared to multiple dynasty-winning campaigns. Others argue he is less flamboyant, more efficient than stylish, meaning he doesn’t always dominate highlight reels.
But dismissing Salah on those grounds ignores the facts. He is the first player to win three PFA Player of the Year awards, something Henry, Ronaldo, De Bruyne and others never managed. He is the only African to win the Golden Boot three times, and his combined goals and assists per 90 minutes put him ahead of Rooney, Lampard and even Henry. Few players have been as consistently decisive across eight consecutive seasons.
What the Future Holds for Salah
At 33, Salah shows no signs of slowing down. His fitness levels are exceptional, and his style of play has adapted to rely more on intelligence and timing than sheer pace. That means he could realistically continue scoring at an elite rate for years to come. Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League scoring record of 260 goals is still some way off, but if Salah maintains his current output, breaking into the top five and chasing down Wayne Rooney’s 208 is within reach.
Beyond individual records, Salah will be desperate to add more team honours. With Liverpool entering a new era under Arne Slot, another title push is likely, and Salah’s experience will be pivotal. More Golden Boots, more PFA awards, and possibly another Premier League crown would strengthen his case as not just a Liverpool icon, but perhaps the Premier League GOAT.
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Conclusion
So, is Mohamed Salah the Premier League GOAT? If greatness is measured by consistency, match-winning ability and the respect of your peers, Salah has a very real case. The Egyptian King’s numbers stack up against any of the league’s historic names, and his third PFA award is proof that his dominance has spanned multiple generations of rivals. Whether or not he is crowned the GOAT may depend on how much more silverware he adds, but there’s no denying Salah belongs firmly in the conversation.
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