By Emeka Blast 
Salah Clinches Third PFA Award, Reaffirms Ambition with Liverpool
Manchester, UK – Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has etched his name into football history, clinching the 2025 Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Men’s Players’ Player of the Year award for a record-breaking third time. The Egyptian superstar, honored at a glittering ceremony at Manchester’s Opera House on August 19, 2025, expressed his unrelenting ambition to achieve more with Liverpool, cementing his status as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats.
Salah, 33, became the first player to win the prestigious PFA award three times, surpassing legends like Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Kevin De Bruyne, who each secured it twice. Voted by his fellow professionals across the Premier League and Football League, Salah topped a six-man shortlist that included Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. His 29 goals and 18 assists in the 2024-25 Premier League season, which powered Liverpool to the title under manager Arne Slot, made him the runaway favorite, securing what BBC Sport called “an overwhelming victory.”
The ceremony, attended by football luminaries, saw Salah receive the award from Liverpool legend Ian Rush. “It’s an incredible feeling,” Salah said. “Doing this at 33 is something that makes me so proud. I’m still very hungry – that’s why I signed for Liverpool for another two years. I want to give more and make a difference in every game.” His comments reflect a drive undimmed by a career already boasting four Golden Boots, three FWA Footballer of the Year awards, and two Premier League titles.
Salah’s stellar campaign also earned him a spot in the PFA Premier League Team of the Year alongside Liverpool teammates Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and new signing Milos Kerkez, highlighting the Reds’ dominance in the 2024-25 season. His 34 goals and 23 assists across all competitions, including a career-best 18 league assists, placed him among the Premier League’s historical elite, with only De Bruyne and Henry surpassing his assist tally in a single season.
The “Egyptian King” also made history as the first player to win the Premier League Golden Boot, Playmaker Award, Player of the Season, FWA Footballer of the Year, and PFA Players’ Player of the Year in the same season. Reflecting on his journey from Egypt, Salah told Al Jazeera, “I look at myself now, a guy coming from Egypt and making history today. It’s something that makes me so proud.”
Salah’s renewed two-year contract, signed in April 2025, quashed speculation of a move to the Saudi Pro League, signaling his commitment to Liverpool’s future. He emphasized mentoring younger players, stating, “You need to give your experience to the new players because playing for Liverpool is not easy at all, with all the media and pressure.” With 187 Premier League goals, tying Andy Cole for fourth all-time, Salah is 27 strikes from overtaking Wayne Rooney and Harry Kane for second.
Social media erupted with praise, with @SkySportsPL posting, “Mohamed Salah makes history with a record THIRD PFA Men’s Player of the Year award!” Fans on X lauded his consistency, with one user noting, “Salah at 33 is still outclassing everyone. True legend.” Liverpool’s official account celebrated his “incredible run and finish” from past seasons, underscoring his enduring brilliance.
As Liverpool gear up for their next Premier League clash and Champions League campaign, Salah’s focus remains on adding to his trophy cabinet. His comments at the PFA Awards, urging young dreamers to “keep believing,” have inspired fans globally. With the transfer window closing soon, Liverpool’s squad, bolstered by Salah’s leadership, looks poised for another title challenge.
This historic third PFA award cements Salah’s legacy as a Premier League icon, with his hunger for success showing no signs of fading. As he continues to rewrite the record books, the football world watches in awe of the Egyptian King’s relentless pursuit of greatness.
