Has Salah made history with a record third PFA Player of the Year award?

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Key Takeaways
- Salah's historic third win of the PFA Player of the Year award.
- 34 goals and 23 assists in the 2024-25 season.
- Contribution to Liverpool's 20th Premier League title.
- Recognition among five Liverpool players in the Team of the Year.
- Consistency in performance leading to another Golden Boot.
Manchester, Aug 20 (NationPress) Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has been awarded the 2024-25 Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year, marking a historic achievement as he becomes the first player to win this accolade three times, having previously triumphed in 2017-18 and 2021-22.
Salah emerged as the frontrunner in the voting among his peers, surpassing a six-man shortlist that included his teammate Alexis Mac Allister. This marks the 10th time a player from Liverpool has received this esteemed recognition.
In addition to this honor, the 33-year-old forward has also been named the 2024-25 Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year and the Premier League Player of the Season, showcasing his remarkable performance throughout the last campaign.
Throughout the season, Salah achieved an impressive tally of 34 goals and 23 assists across 52 appearances in all competitions, contributing significantly to Liverpool’s success.
Out of these, 47 goal involvements were recorded in the league, allowing him to equal the all-time record for this statistic. He also secured another Golden Boot and Playmaker trophy to his extensive collection of individual awards.
Other Liverpool legends who have won the Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year include Terry McDermott, Sir Kenny Dalglish, Ian Rush, John Barnes, Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez, and Virgil van Dijk.
Furthermore, Salah was one of five Liverpool players selected for the PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2024-25. Alongside him in the lineup are Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, Ryan Gravenberch, and Alexis Mac Allister, all recognized for their contributions to the team's success.
This year, the Reds secured the Premier League title in Arne Slot's inaugural season as head coach, finishing first with 84 points and four matches to spare, clinching the club’s 20th top-flight title.
Milos Kerkez, who joined the team this summer, earned his place in the squad for his outstanding performance with AFC Bournemouth, contributing five assists and two goals in 38 league appearances.
PFA Premier League Team of the Year 2024-25: Matz Sels, Virgil van Dijk, Milos Kerkez, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Declan Rice, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, Mohamed Salah, Alexander Isak, Chris Wood.