Mohamed Salah Climbs Liverpool’s All-Time Scoring Ranks
In the world of football, few players have managed to capture the hearts of fans quite like Mohamed Salah. The Egyptian forward has been a revelation since joining Liverpool in June 2017 from Roma. With his latest achievement, Salah has once again etched his name into the annals of Liverpool’s storied history.
On a memorable Saturday, Salah scored his 242nd goal for Liverpool in a 3-1 Premier League win over Southampton. This goal propelled him to third place on Liverpool’s all-time goalscorers list, surpassing the legendary Gordon Hodgson, who played for the club from 1926 to 1935. Salah had previously drawn level with Hodgson after opening the scoring in a 2-0 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad.
Now, only Ian Rush, with 346 goals, and Roger Hunt, with 285 goals, stand ahead of Salah in Liverpool’s illustrious history. It’s a testament to Salah’s incredible consistency and skill that he has reached this milestone in just 390 appearances for the club.
Breaking Records and Making History
Salah’s strike against PSG not only elevated him in Liverpool’s record books but also saw him go level with Sergio Agüero for fifth on the all-time Premier League scorers list. This achievement also makes him the top-scoring non-English player in the league’s history, a remarkable feat for the Egyptian international.
During the match against Southampton, Salah converted from the penalty spot to put Liverpool 2-1 up against the Premier League’s bottom-placed side. The game saw Darwin Núñez draw the hosts level at Anfield after Will Smallbone had opened the scoring for the Saints.
Salah’s Impressive Liverpool Career
Since his arrival at Anfield, Salah has been a goal-scoring machine. He has found the back of the net on 181 occasions in the Premier League for Liverpool. His prowess extends beyond domestic competitions, with 45 goals in the Champions League, six in the Emirates FA Cup, five in the Europa League, four in the Carabao Cup, and one in the Community Shield. In addition to his goal-scoring exploits, Salah has also contributed 109 assists for Liverpool during his time on Merseyside.
- 242 goals for Liverpool
- 181 Premier League goals
- 45 Champions League goals
- 6 Emirates FA Cup goals
- 5 Europa League goals
- 4 Carabao Cup goals
- 1 Community Shield goal
- 109 assists for Liverpool
As Salah continues to break records and set new standards, Liverpool fans can only marvel at the talent and dedication of their star forward. His journey from Roma to Anfield has been nothing short of spectacular, and his legacy at Liverpool is firmly cemented.
With each goal, Salah not only brings joy to the fans but also strengthens his case as one of the greatest players to ever wear the Liverpool jersey. As he continues to climb the ranks of football history, one can only wonder what other records he will shatter in the years to come.
Originally Written by: Beth Lindop
