SALAH MAKES HISTORY WITH THIRD PFA PLAYER OF THE YEAR AWARD

By: Gyang Dakwo

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has been named the Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year, becoming the first player to win the award three times.

The Egyptian star, who joined Liverpool in 2017, enjoyed a remarkable season as he finished as the Premier League’s top scorer with 29 goals, while also providing 18 assists. His contributions played a huge part in helping Liverpool win the league title, finishing 10 points ahead of runners-up Arsenal.

The 33-year-old had already claimed the Premier League Player of the Season award, the Golden Boot for most goals, and the Playmaker award for most assists. This made him the first player in history to win all three major individual honours in the same season, and it underlined his outstanding influence on Liverpool’s success.

Salah had previously won the PFA award in 2018 after his first season with Liverpool, and again in 2022. This year he came out on top of a six man shortlist voted for by PFA members from clubs across the Premier League and Football League.

The shortlist featured Salah’s Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal’s Declan Rice and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer.

Earlier in April, Salah ended months of transfer speculation when he signed a two year contract extension with Liverpool, putting to rest rumours linking him with a move to the Saudi Pro League.