Mohamed Salah Makes History Again: Third PFA Award Proves He’s Still the Premier League’s Golden Boy

Well, well, well. Just when you thought Mohamed Salah might be slowing down at the ripe old age of 33, the Egyptian magician goes and pulls another rabbit out of his hat. The Liverpool forward has just become the first player in Premier League history to win the PFA Player of the Year award three times. Because apparently, breaking records is just another Tuesday for this guy.

Salah’s Record-Breaking Season That Silenced the Doubters

Let’s be honest here – there were whispers. You know the kind. “Is Salah past his prime?” “Can he still cut it in the Premier League?” “Maybe it’s time for Liverpool to cash in.” Well, those voices have been firmly shut down after the Egyptian king delivered a season that would make even Messi jealous.

Twenty-nine goals and 18 assists. Read that again. In a single Premier League season. While helping Liverpool secure the title with a commanding 10-point lead over Arsenal. It’s the kind of performance that doesn’t just win awards – it writes history books.

The man didn’t just stop at goals either. Salah became the first player ever to win the Premier League’s holy trinity in a single season: the Golden Boot, the Playmaker award, and the Player of the Season award. It’s like he decided to collect trophies the way some people collect vintage stamps.

The PFA Vote: When Your Peers Can’t Ignore Excellence

Here’s the thing about the PFA award that makes it special – it’s voted on by the players themselves. These aren’t journalists or pundits throwing around opinions over their morning coffee. These are the guys who actually have to face Salah on the pitch, who’ve felt the frustration of watching him dance around their defensive lines like they’re traffic cones.

The shortlist read like a who’s who of Premier League talent: his Liverpool teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Newcastle’s Alexander Isak, Manchester United’s Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal’s Declan Rice, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer. Solid players, all of them. But when push came to shove, there was only one choice that made sense.

Salah’s Humble Response (Or Is It?)

Taking to social media, Salah shared his thoughts on the achievement with characteristic class: “This very special award hits different when we have an important trophy to go along with it. Being champions is what matters and we will fight to do it again this season. I am incredible grateful to the players who voted for me.”

Notice how he slipped in that bit about being champions? That’s not just gratitude talking – that’s a man who knows his worth and isn’t afraid to remind everyone about it. And honestly, can you blame him?

The Saudi Arabia Saga: A Contract Extension That Spoke Volumes

Remember all that drama earlier in the year? The Saudi Pro League came knocking with their oil money, ready to make Salah an offer that would have set him up for several lifetimes. Liverpool fans were biting their nails, wondering if their Egyptian prince would be tempted by the riches of the Middle East.

But Salah had other plans. In April, he signed a two-year contract extension with Liverpool, effectively telling the Saudi league, “Thanks, but I’ve got unfinished business here.” It was a statement that resonated far beyond Anfield – this is a player who still believes he has more to give at the highest level.

What This Award Really Means for Salah’s Legacy

This isn’t just another trophy for the cabinet. This third PFA award cements Salah’s place in Premier League folklore. He joins an exclusive club of players who have left an indelible mark on English football. The fact that he’s the first to win it three times? That’s not just a record – it’s a testament to sustained excellence in an era where consistency is rarer than a clean tackle from Sergio Ramos.

Think about it: Salah has now won this award in 2018, 2022, and 2025. That’s seven years of being at the absolute pinnacle of Premier League football. In a league where careers can be made and broken in a single season, that kind of longevity is nothing short of remarkable.

Liverpool’s Golden Era Continues

While individual awards are nice, Salah’s comments after winning make it clear where his priorities lie. “Being champions is what matters,” he said, and Liverpool fans couldn’t agree more. The team’s Premier League triumph last season, with Salah leading from the front, showed that this Liverpool side still has plenty of fight left in them.

With four Liverpool players making it into the Premier League Team of the Year (including new signing Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth), it’s clear that the Reds have built something special. And at the heart of it all is their Egyptian talisman, still hungry for more success.

The beauty of Salah’s story isn’t just about the goals, the assists, or even the trophies. It’s about proving that age is just a number when you have the drive, dedication, and sheer talent to keep performing at the highest level. In a sport obsessed with youth, Salah continues to show that experience and quality never go out of style.

So here’s to Mohamed Salah – the Premier League’s golden boy who refuses to fade away. At 33, he’s not just still competing; he’s still setting the standard. And if this season is anything to go by, we might be witnessing the greatest individual campaign in Premier League history.