Long live the 'Egyptian King'
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By Erin Arends
After nine years of incredible achievements, goals and trophies, Mohamed Salah has ended his chapter at Liverpool Football Club, making his final appearance in red against Brentford F.C. this past Sunday. Known as the ‘Egyptian king’, Mohamed Salah played a pivotal role in Liverpool’s success during one of the club’s most memorable eras, etching his name in the club’s history books. The news of Salah’s departure was announced in March 2026, and fans around the world were saddened as they prepared to say goodbye to one of the greatest players to ever wear the Liverpool shirt.
On 1 July 2017, Mohamed Salah officially became a Liverpool player after completing a transfer from Italian club AS Roma. Having previously played in England for Chelsea F.C., Salah transformed from a struggling player and returned to the Premier League far more confident. He has established himself as one of the best players in Premier League history, reaching numbers that only a handful of footballers can say that they’ve achieved. From goals and assists to trophies and records, Salah leaves behind a legacy that many young footballers will continue to admire and aspire to emulate. Mohamed Salah is the fourth all-time goal scorer in the Premier League with 193 goals, behind Wayne Rooney’s 208. Of those 193 goals, 191 were scored in Liverpool colours, making him the top scorer for Liverpool in the Premier League. He is one of only four Liverpool players to score 100 or more goals in the competition, alongside Robbie Fowler (128), Steven Gerrard (120) and Michael Owen (118). Overall, Salah is the third-highest Liverpool scorer, scoring 257 goals in all competitions, behind only Ian Rush (346) and Roger Hunt (285).
Proudly representing Africa, Salah has the most goals and assists of any African player in Premier League history. He is both the highest-scoring African player and the highest-scoring non-Englishman in the competition’s history. Salah’s former Liverpool teammate Sadio Mane is behind him with 111 goals, followed by another African legend, Didier Drogba, on 104 goals. Mohamed Salah has provided the most assists of any African player with 94. In addition, He became the first African player to reach 50 Champions League goals, reaching the milestone on his 97th appearance in the competition. These statistics are proof of the wonderful talent that Africa has produced, and Mohamed Salah is at the forefront of it.
Under former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, Mohamed Salah became the face of Liverpool’s resurgence. Together, they delivered the club's first Premier League and UEFA Champions League titles, two of the biggest triumphs an English football club can achieve. Furthermore, Salah has contributed to Liverpool winning the FA Cup, the UEFA Super Cup, two League Cups, the FA Community Shield, and the FIFA Club World Cup. Most recently, Liverpool were crowned champions of England in the 24/25 Premier League season, during which Salah recorded a phenomenal 29 goals and 18 assists in 38 appearances, for a total of 47 goal involvements. His consistency, leadership and ability to deliver in crucial moments made it possible for the team to earn this title, despite being under the new management of Arne Slot after Klopp’s departure.
In the end, Mohamed Salah’s departure from Liverpool marks more than just the exit of a world-class footballer; it signals the closing of one of the greatest eras in the club’s history. His legacy at Anfield will live on for generations, and the name Mohamed Salah will forever echo through the Kop as one of the club’s greatest icons. His impact on the club will be missed and remembered for generations, and for Liverpool fans, the reign of the Egyptian King will never truly be forgotten.
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