Mohamed Salah on a Different Level
Liverpool’s march toward a 20th English league title seems unstoppable, and Mohamed Salah has been at the heart of their dominance in the 2024-25 Premier League season. The Egyptian forward has been in sensational form, not only leading the goal charts but also topping the assists rankings.
His performance in Liverpool’s 2-0 victory over Manchester City, where he scored and assisted, further underlined his incredible contributions this season, he also grabbed another assist against Newcastle in there 2-nil win, beautifully setting up Mac Allister. With just 11 league matches remaining, Salah is not just chasing another Golden Boot but is also on course to shatter multiple records in the history of English football.
Could this be the greatest individual season in Premier League history? Let’s take a deep dive into Salah’s numbers, records he could break, and his legacy in the league.
More Than a Goalscorer: Salah’s All-Round Brilliance
Mohamed Salah is not just about scoring goals; he is an elite playmaker too. While he has already won the Premier League Golden Boot three times (2017-18, 2018-19 shared, and 2021-22 shared), he is on track to claim it outright again this season.
Premier League 2024-25 Golden Boot Standings (As of February 2025)
| Rank | Player | Club | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 25 |
| 2️⃣ | Alexander Isak | Newcastle | 19 |
| 3️⃣ | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 19 |
Salah has already scored 25 goals in 27 games, putting him six clear of his closest rivals. His previous best was 32 goals in 2017-18, but he is now within reach of Erling Haaland’s all-time Premier League record of 36 goals set in 2022-23.
Premier League Single-Season Goal Records
| Rank | Player | Club | Season | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Erling Haaland | Manchester City | 2022-23 | 36 |
| 2️⃣ | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 2017-18 | 32 |
| 3️⃣ | Cristiano Ronaldo | Manchester United | 2007-08 | 31 |
| 4️⃣ | Alan Shearer | Blackburn Rovers | 1995-96 | 31 |
| 5️⃣ | Luis Suárez | Liverpool | 2013-14 | 31 |
With 11 games left, Salah could surpass Haaland’s record and set a new benchmark.
Most Golden Boot Wins in Premier League History
Only Thierry Henry (4) has won the Premier League’s top scorer award more times than Salah (3). If Salah finishes as top scorer this season, he will equal Henry’s record.
Salah’s Goal Contributions: Closing in on Historic Records
Not only is Salah scoring goals, but he is also leading the league in assists:
- Most Assists in 2024-25 Premier League:
- Mohamed Salah (16 assists)
- Kevin De Bruyne (10 assists)
- Bruno Fernandes (9 assists)
Salah is well on course to break the single-season assist record (20 assists), currently shared by Thierry Henry (2002-03) and Kevin De Bruyne (2019-20).
When combining goals and assists, Salah has an incredible 41 goal contributions this season. The Premier League record for goal contributions in a season is 47, held by Alan Shearer (1994-95) and Andrew Cole (1993-94) in 42-match seasons. In a 38-game season, the record is 44, set by Haaland (2022-23) and Henry (2002-03).
If Salah maintains his form, he could become the first player in Premier League history to hit 50 goal contributions in a season.
Home and Away Domination: Breaking More Records
Salah’s performances have been equally lethal both at Anfield and away from home.
Premier League Most Away Goals in a Season
| Player | Club | Season | Away Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Phillips | Sunderland | 1999-00 | 16 |
| Harry Kane | Tottenham | 2022-23 | 16 |
| Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | 2024-25 | 16 (and counting) |
With several away fixtures remaining, Salah is on course to set a new record for most away goals in a Premier League season.
Premier League Most Away Assists in a Season
Salah has already equaled the all-time record for away assists (11), previously set by Cesc Fabregas (Chelsea, 2014-15).
If he provides just one more away assist, Salah will own this record outright.
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Salah’s Position Among the Premier League’s All-Time Top Scorers
With 182 Premier League goals, Salah currently ranks sixth on the all-time goal-scoring list. He is closing in on Sergio Aguero (184) and Andy Cole (187).
Premier League All-Time Top Scorers
| Rank | Player | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 1️⃣ | Alan Shearer | 260 |
| 2️⃣ | Wayne Rooney | 208 |
| 3️⃣ | Harry Kane | 213 |
| 4️⃣ | Andrew Cole | 187 |
| 5️⃣ | Sergio Aguero | 184 |
| 6️⃣ | Mohamed Salah | 182 (and counting) |
At 32, Salah could still challenge for a top-three finish on this list before his career in England comes to an end.
Is Salah the Best Player in the World Right Now?
Given his unprecedented form, Salah is now a genuine contender for the Ballon d’Or, an award that has only been won by one African player—George Weah in 1995.
Former Liverpool stars Jamie Carragher and Daniel Sturridge have both claimed that Salah deserves to be in the Ballon d’Or conversation.
“Mo Salah is having a Messi and Ronaldo season. This is going to be the greatest season we’ve seen from an individual in the Premier League.” – Jamie Carragher
“We have to start putting Salah in the Ballon d’Or conversation. What he’s doing season in, season out is ridiculous.” – Daniel Sturridge
With Liverpool competing for multiple trophies, including the Premier League, FA Cup, and Europa League, a strong finish could boost his chances of winning football’s top individual prize.
Conclusion: A Season for the History Books
Mohamed Salah’s 2024-25 season is shaping up to be one of the greatest individual campaigns in Premier League history. He is not just scoring goals, but creating them at a record pace, and breaking records at home and away.
With just a few months left in the season, the Liverpool superstar could achieve several historic milestones: ✅ Most Premier League goals in a season
✅ Most assists in a season
✅ Most goal contributions in a season
✅ Most away goals in a season
✅ Most away assists in a season
✅ Premier League Golden Boot (4th time, tying Henry)
If Salah continues at this pace, he will cement his place among the greatest players the league has ever seen—and possibly, win the Ballon d’Or.
Can Salah Break Every Record This Season?
Stay tuned as we track Salah’s journey toward Premier League history!
