Mohamed Salah has been crowned Premier League Player of the Year, a well-deserved recognition that is set to fuel his determination in Liverpool’s upcoming Champions League semifinal against Roma. On Monday, the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) officially announced the winner, with Salah triumphing over a star-studded shortlist.
Other nominees included Kevin De Bruyne, Harry Kane, David De Gea, Leroy Sané, and David Silva. After a round of votes from fellow professional players, Salah emerged as the clear favorite. So far this season, the Egyptian forward has netted 31 Premier League goals, leading the scoring charts and matching the single-season record held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suárez. Across all competitions, Salah has scored 41 goals in 46 appearances, helping Liverpool remain firmly in the top three of the league table. With numbers like these, his win can only be described as richly deserved.
In an interview following the announcement, Salah expressed his pride: “Since the day I left the Premier League, I’ve always wanted to return and prove myself. I’m extremely proud to win this award. It’s a huge honor.” Looking ahead, Salah is especially excited to face his former club Roma in the Champions League. “I’m thrilled to play against them,” he said. “I still have close friends there, but we’ll give everything to win the Champions League.”
Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp also shared warm congratulations. “It’s rare for an individual to stand out in football because it’s a team game,” Klopp noted. “But a team is made up of unique individuals, and I’m proud to have been your coach this past year. Being chosen as the best player in all English leagues is an incredible achievement. You and your family should be proud.”
Klopp added, “From all of us at the Liverpool family, congratulations. It’s been a wonderful journey so far—but you know there’s more to come. I hope your future at Liverpool continues to shine. Now go bring that Champions League trophy home—we’ve got a match on Wednesday!”
In addition, the PFA announced its Young Player of the Year, with Manchester City’s Leroy Sané taking the prize over competitors like Kane, Ederson, Rashford, Sessegnon, and Sterling.
Much like a thrilling BD Cricket Match where a single player can change the game, Salah’s brilliance this season has redefined what it means to be a match-winner. As fans of BD Cricket Match know well, greatness isn’t just measured in moments—it’s built across an entire season, and Salah’s story is one for the ages.