Mohamed Salah Wins PFA Player of the Year Award for Unprecedented Third Time

In a landmark moment for English football, Mohamed Salah has been honored with the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year award for a record-breaking third time. The Liverpool forward previously claimed the accolade in 2018 and 2022, but now stands alone as the all-time leader in PFA honors.

A Remarkable 2024–25 Season

Salah’s recognition is the culmination of a phenomenal campaign in which he showcased extraordinary consistency and class. The 2024–25 season saw him top the Premier League charts with 29 goals and an equally impressive 18 assists, totaling a staggering 47 goal contributions—a record for a 38-game season.

His influence was pivotal in guiding Liverpool to the Premier League throne, finishing 10 points clear of second-placed Arsenal. In the process, Salah also made history by sealing an extraordinary clean sweep of major individual awards—PFA Player of the Year, Premier League Player of the Season, the Golden Boot, and the Playmaker Award all in one season. He is the first ever to achieve this rare feat.

Peer Recognition and Voting Context

Voted by fellow professional players, the PFA Player of the Year award is a mark of peer respect and esteem. This year’s shortlist featured a competitive lineup including Liverpool teammates like Alexis Mac Allister, as well as Alexander Isak, Bruno Fernandes, Declan Rice, and Cole Palmer. Yet Salah emerged decisively victorious, solidifying his stature among the game’s elite.

Liverpool’s Brigade Shine

Liverpool’s dominance at the ceremony didn’t stop with Salah. Four other Reds — Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and new addition Milos Kerkez — were named in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year.

On the women’s front, Liverpool’s Olivia Smith took home the Women’s Young Player of the Year, following her landmark move to Arsenal.

Historical Significance

Salah’s third PFA Player of the Year award sets a new benchmark in English football history. Before him, celebrated players like Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin De Bruyne, and Gareth Bale had each won the accolade twice, but Salah now stands alone on top.

The achievement underscores not only Salah’s remarkable consistency but also the global impact he has made at Anfield over nearly a decade since joining in 2017.

The Man Himself Speaks

Reflecting on his success, the 33-year-old Egyptian spoke with deep emotion at the Manchester awards ceremony:

“I look at myself now, a guy coming from Egypt and making it to the top level… making history today, it’s something that makes me so proud.”

What This Means for Salah and Liverpool

• For Salah: This sets him apart as one of the game’s all-time greats, revered not just for his goals but for his playmaking and leadership.
• For Liverpool: The awards speak to the team’s collective strength and recruitment success—highlighting a squad emerging confidently under Arne Slot’s management as they enter the 2025–26 season.

In summary, Mohamed Salah’s third PFA Player of the Year award is not just a personal triumph—it is a milestone that redefines individual excellence in modern English football, and which stands as a testament to his enduring elite status.