Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has etched his name into football history by becoming the first player to win the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Player of the Year award on three occasions. The 33-year-old forward clinched the 2025 honour after an outstanding campaign in which he spearheaded Liverpool’s Premier League title triumph.
Salah was the league’s top scorer last season, netting 29 goals and providing 18 assists, underlining his pivotal role in Jurgen Klopp’s side. His consistent brilliance also saw him claim the 2024–25 Premier League Player of the Season and the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year awards, rounding off one of the most decorated campaigns of his career.
In his reaction, the Egyptian international reflected on his journey from humble beginnings to global stardom. “Of course I wanted to be a football player and I wanted to be famous and provide for my family, but you don’t think about the big stuff when you are still in Egypt,” Salah said. “When you grow, you start to see things differently and you start to have ambition and you start to see the bigger picture.”
Other contenders for the prestigious award included Salah’s Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes, Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, Chelsea forward Cole Palmer, and Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice. However, it was Salah’s unmatched influence on Liverpool’s title-winning season that secured him the historic recognition.
The awards ceremony also honoured Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers, who was named Young Player of the Year, while former England manager Gareth Southgate received the PFA Merit Award in recognition of his contributions to English football and his achievements with the national team.
