Mohamed Salah Makes History with Record Third PFA Player of the Year Win

Key Takeaways:

• Mohamed Salah was named Professional Footballers’ Association Player of the Year for a third time
• Salah surpassed Alexis Mac Allister, Alexander Isak, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, and Bruno Fernandes to secure the accolade
• During the title-winning season, Salah scored 34 goals and provided 23 assists in 52 appearances across all competitions

Salah Sets Unprecedented Standard in English Football

Liverpool’s prolific forward Mohamed Salah has etched his name into the annals of English football by becoming the first player in history to be awarded the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) Player of the Year accolade on three separate occasions. After clinching the honour previously in 2018 and 2022, Salah collected this latest recognition after an exceptional campaign, edging out nominees Alexis Mac Allister, Alexander Isak, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, and Bruno Fernandes.

Only Mo Salah… has won the PFA Players' Player of Year award three times 👏 pic.twitter.com/591kDpR0wE

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 19, 2025

Liverpool’s PFA Legacy Continues

This marks the tenth instance of a Liverpool player receiving the esteemed PFA Player of the Year award, a distinction regarded as the most prestigious on English soil, as it reflects the acknowledgement of fellow professionals. Salah had already swept the other major individual prizes in England this season, having been named both the Football Writers’ Association Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season.

Remarkable Season by the Numbers

Salah was pivotal to Liverpool clinching their twentieth championship title, delivering a remarkable output across all competitions. Over 52 matches, he netted 34 goals and recorded 23 assists. His impact in the Premier League was equally impressive, tallying 29 goals alongside 18 assists.