When we talk about greatness in football, a handful of names dominate the conversation—Messi, Ronaldo, Neymar, Mbappe, Haaland.
But there’s one name that continues to be overlooked despite his consistent brilliance season after season: Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian King has not only redefined what it means to be a Premier League winger, but he has also built a résumé that stacks up with the very best in the world. And yet, in discussions surrounding awards like the Ballon d’Or, his name is rarely given the weight it deserves.
Let’s talk facts.
Salah is the only player in history to be the top scorer for an English club in seven consecutive seasons. He recently surpassed legends like Gerrard and Fowler to become Liverpool’s greatest European goal scorer. He’s also Egypt’s all-time top scorer, with more than 50 goals for the national team. Since joining Liverpool, he has scored over 200 goals and has been directly involved in more than 300 across all competitions.
In a world obsessed with individual brilliance, Salah combines individual consistency with tangible team success. He has won the Premier League, Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, Super Cup, FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and Community Shield. Only the Europa League has eluded him, and he may well tick that box before the end of this season.
What makes his achievements even more remarkable is the context. Salah doesn’t play for Real Madrid, PSG, or Bayern—teams that dominate their domestic leagues with ease. He plays in the most competitive league in the world and does it while also shouldering the hopes of a national team that often lacks the depth of its African counterparts.
Yet despite his accolades, Salah is consistently overlooked.
Take the Ballon d’Or odds for 2025, for example. According to OddsChecker, Salah sits at 40/1 to win the award—behind the likes of Jude Bellingham, Mbappe, Kane, Messi, Haaland, Vinicius Jr., and even Phil Foden. While those players are undoubtedly world-class, it’s baffling how Salah continues to be treated as an afterthought in these conversations.
Is it because he’s not flashy on social media? Because he’s humble? Because he’s not European or South American?
It’s time we start appreciating Mohamed Salah for what he truly is: a generational talent, one of the most consistent performers of the past decade, and a player whose legacy deserves far more respect than it currently gets.
The football world may continue to overlook him in award shows and ranking lists, but fans who understand the game know exactly where Salah belongs—among the greatest.
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