Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah bagged 29 goals and 18 assists as Liverpool won the Premier League title for the second time last season.

Many people believe he is already a club legend. That lofty description is overused in modern football, but Salah’s fans believe he has earned it.

Read on as we assess Salah’s impact for club and country to determine whether that description is fully deserved.

The Greatest of the Modern Era

Salah is the best Liverpool player of the modern era. Some people argue that mantle is held by former midfielder Steven Gerrard. They are wrong.

The only player in Liverpool history that stands above him is Kenny Dalglish, whose time as both player and manager means he sits on the throne as the greatest.

Salah’s influence is era-defining, his consistency unmatched and his records relentless. He has regularly carried Liverpool on his shoulders in recent years.

His goal against Crystal Palace on the final day of the season was his 47th direct goal involvement in the Premier League in 2024/25, matching the record for contributions in a single season.

He achieved the feat in 38 matches, whereas Andrew Cole and Alan Shearer reached those numbers in 42 outings. However you flower it up, Salah is in stellar territory.

Salah has now scored 186 Premier League goals, moving to fifth on the charts after surpassing former Manchester City star Sergio Aguero late last season.

He will likely overtake Cole (187), Wayne Rooney (208) and Harry Kane (213) by the end of next season. Shearer’s record of 260 will be the next target.

Salah claimed the 2024/25 Premier League Golden Boot, finishing the season with 29 goals, six clear of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. 

It is the fourth time the Liverpool forward has won the award. Only Arsenal icon Henry has matched that tally of four Golden Boots. 

Salah also added the playmaker award to his haul, leading the league with 18 assists, six more than Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy, who finished second with 12.

He is the first player to notch more than 40 goal involvements in two different seasons, having also achieved the feat in 2017/18.

Salah is undoubtedly one of the greatest players ever to don the red of Liverpool and the numbers back up those claims. He is behind Dalglish in the all-time list, but there is no shame in that.  

A Cultural Icon Beyond Anfield

Salah’s exploits have also made him an icon in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. He is one of the all-time greats in Egypt.

Sports bettors across the MENA region are big fans of Salah. They wager on Liverpool on reputable betting sites and his performances have helped them secure numerous winning returns.

Every Arabic betting platform offers extensive odds on the Premier League, and they often have to make sizeable payouts after Liverpool games. It has been a similar story at international level.

Salah has bagged 58 goals and 34 assists in 103 international matches for Egypt, more than Mohamed Abouterika (39 goals and 22 assists in 94).

While Salah has been a standout performer for Egypt, he has yet to make his mark at the World Cup. The 2026 edition in North America gives him the chance to set the record straight. 

The upcoming Africa Cup of Nations also offers Salah the chance to cement his legendary status. Egypt have twice finished runners-up with Salah in the squad (2017 & 2021).

Success in the latest tournament and a strong run at the World Cup would end any debates about Salah’s status as a true great of club and international football.