Biography: Mohamed Salah was born in Nagrig, Egypt, on June 15, 1992. He was raised in a small village by his mother, a housewife, and his father, a factory manager. Salah showed a strong interest in football from a young age and played football with his friends frequently on the streets.
From 2010 to 2012, Salah played for El Mokawloon, a Cairo-based club, where he got his start in football. After that, he made the move to Basel, which is in Switzerland. There, he played for the team for two seasons and helped them win the Swiss Super League in 2013 and 2014. In 2014, he signed with Chelsea, which plays in the English Premier League, after putting in impressive performances in Switzerland.
However, Salah was loaned out to Fiorentina in Italy in 2015 after failing to make an impact at Chelsea. He had a successful loan stint in Italy, making 26 appearances and scoring 9 goals. Salah was loaned to Roma the following season, where he had his best season yet, scoring 15 goals in 31 games.
Salah quickly became one of the world’s best players after signing with Liverpool FC in 2017. He broke the record for the most goals scored in a 38-game Premier League season in his first season, scoring 44 goals across all competitions. Liverpool reached the UEFA Champions League final thanks to Salah’s impressive form, but they lost to Real Madrid.
Salah scored in the final against Tottenham Hotspur to help Liverpool win their sixth European Cup/Champions League title the following season. Additionally, he contributed to Liverpool’s finish second to Manchester City in the title race with 22 goals in the Premier League.
The Egyptian national team relied heavily on Salah to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1990. He was named the African Footballer of the Year in 2017 and 2018. For his country, he has scored more than 40 goals.
Salah is well-known for his charitable efforts off the field, and he has contributed a significant amount of money to the construction of a school and a hospital in his hometown of Nagrig. He has also worked for social justice and used his platform to make people aware of important issues like racial discrimination and gender equality.
- Full Name: Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly
- Date of Birth: June 15, 1992 (age 30 years), Nagrig, Egypt
- Birthplace: Nagrig, Gharbia, Egypt
- Salary: 18.2 million GBP (2023)
- Height: 1.75 m
- Religion: Islam
- Current teams: Liverpool F.C. Egypt national football team.
- Position: Forward
- Jersey Number: #10 (Egypt) #11 (Liverpool)
- Dates joined: 2017 (Liverpool F.C.).
- Children: Kayan Mohamed Salah, Makka Mohamed Salah
- Wife: Magi Salah (m. 2013)
- Father: Salah Ghaly
- Mother: Mona Mohamed Salah.
Lifestyle
The life of Mohamed Salah is mostly about his professional football career. He is well-known for his rigorous training schedule and dedication to his work, spending a lot of time on the pitch honing his skills.
When it comes to his personal life, Salah is well-known to be a fervent Muslim and has been forthright about his religious beliefs. He observes Ramadan, the Islamic fasting month, and has discussed how his faith influences his life both on and off the field.
Salah has two children, a daughter and a son, and is married. When it comes to his family, he is known for being a private person, and he usually keeps his personal life out of the public eye.
Salah is well-known for his hobbies and interests, including reading a lot. He has been seen taking books with him when he travels. He also enjoys spending time with his family, and he has been seen with his kids at parks and other places that are good for families.
In general, Salah’s life revolves around his football career and his family. On and off the field, he is known for his dedication and perseverance.
Records
- Most goals in a 38-game Premier League season: Salah scored 32 goals for Liverpool in the 2017-18 season, breaking the record previously held by Alan Shearer, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Luis Suarez.
- Fastest player to reach 50 Premier League goals for one club: Salah achieved this feat in just 69 games for Liverpool, beating the previous record held by Fernando Torres.
- Most goals in a single African Cup of Nations tournament: Salah scored 4 goals in the 2017 tournament, helping Egypt reach the final.
- First Egyptian to score in a Champions League final: Salah scored a goal for Liverpool in 2018 final against Real Madrid, although he was forced to leave the game early due to a shoulder injury.
- Most goals in a single Premier League season by an African player: Salah’s 32 goals in the 2017-18 season surpassed the previous record of 29 held by Didier Drogba.
- Most Premier League Player of the Month awards won in a single season: Salah won the award 3 times in the 2017-18 season, becoming the first player to achieve this feat.
- The first player to score in his first five Champions League knockout stage appearances: Salah achieved this in the 2017-18 season.
Awards
- African Footballer of the Year: Salah has won this award three times (2017, 2018, and 2019), which recognizes the best African player based on their performance for club and country.
- Premier League Golden Boot: Salah won this award in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons for scoring the most goals in the Premier League.
- UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season: Salah was included in the squad of the season for the 2017-18 and 2018-19 seasons.
- PFA Players’ Player of the Year: Salah won this award in the 2017-18 season, as voted by his fellow professional footballers in the English Premier League.
- FWA Footballer of the Year: Salah won this award in the 2017-18 season, as voted by the Football Writers’ Association, which recognizes the best player in English football.
- Liverpool Player of the Season: Salah has won this award in every season he has played for Liverpool, including the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2020-21 seasons.
- BBC African Footballer of the Year: Salah has won this award twice (2017 and 2018), as voted by fans of African football.
Family
He has three older sisters and a younger brother and comes from a large family. Magi Salah, Salah’s childhood love, is his wife, and they have two children together. Their son Kayan was born in 2019 and their daughter Makka was born in 2014. Salah is known to be a given family man, and he frequently shares pictures and recordings of his family via virtual entertainment.
Salah’s father, football player Salah Ghaly, has had a significant impact on Salah’s career. Salah has mentioned that his father taught him how to play football, instilled in him a strong work ethic, and kept him committed to the sport. Mona Mohamed Salah is the name of Salah’s mother.
Salah has a close relationship with his extended family as well, and he has used his success in football to help his community. He has given money to build a school and a hospital in his hometown, and he is well known for giving generously to causes that help children in Egypt and other parts of the world.