Mohamed Salah is an Egyptian striker who currently plays for Liverpool club. He was born on June 15, 1992 in Nagrig, Egypt. Salah started his career as a player in the Egyptian league, playing for Al Mokawloon in 2010.
Salah is one of the best strikers at the moment. He stands out for his speed, dexterity and sharp goal-scoring ability. He has won many individual awards such as Premier League Golden Shoe, PFA Player of the Season, FWA Player of the Year.
He is considered one of the greatest players to wear a Liverpool shirt. The Egyptian striker is a key factor in the Red Brigade’s journey to the championship in the Champions League 2019 and Premier League 2020.
Salah is a Muslim. He often celebrates goals with the Sujud movement – bowing low to bow. He also regularly participates in charity activities and is a UNICEF Ambassador.
Salah’s success has made him a soccer star and a role model for teenagers in Egypt. And here are 13 interesting things about Mohamed Salah that you probably didn’t know…
Being the son of a football family
Mohamed Salah’s father – Mr. Salah Ghaly is an avid football fan. He often played football with his friends in the village of Nagrig.
Later, he became a coach and encouraged his son to pursue a career in football. This is a very good stepping stone in the early years of his career for Salah to quickly break through.
Won the Best Player award in the first year at Basel
After 2 years playing for his hometown club Al Mokawloon, striker Mohamed Salah was noticed and recruited by Basel Club. Not up to expectations, this striker scored 5 goals in the first season and contributed to helping them win the Swiss Super League (Swiss Super League).
He was also voted ‘Player of the Year’ for the 2012–13 season of the tournament.
Celebration of pious believers
Mohamed Salah is a devout Muslim. He often celebrates goals with a sujood – Muslim prayer ritual.
“I don’t kiss the ground,” the Egyptian star told CNN in 2018. “It’s like praying or thanking God for what I get. Think of it as an act of prayer for the war. win.
“I’ve celebrated like that since I was a kid and done it at every club.”
‘Addicted’ to Egyptian Kushari
Salah revealed that he has a strong passion for Kushari – traditional Egyptian food. This dish is cooked with rice, pasta, chickpeas, onions and spicy tomato sauce.
“Every time I go back to Egypt, I usually call my friends to buy Kushari and wait at the airport. After landing, I pull my hoodie over my head, get in the car and eat it,” he shared in an interview with CNN 2018.
The fastest player to reach 50 goals in Liverpool
When Mohamed Salah joined Liverpool for a record price£36.9 million in 2017, many fans have high hopes for him. And what this striker repays is beyond everyone’s imagination.
In his first season at the Merseyside club, Salah scored 44 goals across all competitions.
In the following season, he reached the milestone of 50 goals for Liverpool in just 65 games. This is a new club record.
Special military service by the Prime Minister
In Egypt, military service is compulsory for all young men over the age of 18. However, as a matter of national pride, Salah was granted special leave from duty.
In 2014, when he was still at Chelsea, Salah should have had to pause his career to play in the army. The Prime Minister of Egypt at that time – Mr. Ibrahim Mahlab himself worked with the relevant parties to support Salah. According to Mahlab, if he does not act, Salah’s participation in the military service will affect Egyptian football.
Salah is exempt from military service, but still has to attend basic training of the Egyptian Armed Forces. After this course, he shared that he had been very well trained in discipline and understood more about teamwork.
Help a thief recover
Mohamed Salah even helped a thief in Nagrig, Egypt find honest work. Salah’s father, Salah Ghaly, confirmed this to the media.
At that time, the thief Amr Abdel Salam broke into Salah’s house in Nagrig. He was discovered by neighbors and informed the police.
Upon learning of the incident, Salah spoke to the police and asked them to release him.
Not only exempt from prosecution, the striker also gave the thief a sum of money and introduced him to a job. Salah believes the man was forced to steal because of poverty and despair.
Amr Abdel Salam also confirmed himself as the thief in the story and expressed more gratitude to Salah for giving him a second chance.
The African player with the most goals in the Premier League and Champions League
Since joining Liverpool in 2017, Mohamed Salah has broken many records.
The ‘King of Egypt’ has scored 131 goals in the Premier League (129 for Liverpool, and 2 for Chelsea). In the Champions League, he has 44 goals. 41 of them were scored in the Red Brigade shirt.
No African player has scored more goals than Salah in both competitions.
Sadio Mane – his former teammate at Liverpool – ranks right behind Salah. He has 111 goals in 111 Premier League. Chelsea legend – Didier Drogba is sharing first place in the Champions League arena with 44 goals.
Elected as… President of Egypt
During the 2018 Egyptian presidential election, more than a million voters crossed out the names of two candidates, Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi and Moussa Mostafa Moussa, and wrote Mohamed Salah’s name on the ballot.
Salah would have finished second in the vote, if the votes had been valid.
Genuine game ‘worm’
Mohamed Salah loves playing video games, especially the FIFA series. He often competes in FIFA with his teammates.
In 2021, Salah becomes the Ambassador of Free Fire, the hugely popular mobile game in the Middle East.
Online gaming habits also help Salah win the hearts of young fans. He often connects and interacts with young audiences through social networks and other digital platforms.
Compassionate heart
Mohamed Salah constantly participates in charity activities.
He has donated millions of dollars to educational organizations, healthcare and social welfare initiatives. Salah is also a UNICEF ambassador and has used her fame to raise awareness about issues of education and clean water.
In addition, he also established the Mohamed Salah Charity Foundation, which provides financial support to disadvantaged families and community development projects.
Salah’s philanthropy has earned him admiration and respect both on and off the pitch.
Salah’s shoes are in the museum
Salah scored 32 Premier League goals in his first season at Liverpool. This is the record number of goals scored by a player in a season, since the tournament changed to a 38-round format.
Salah’s shoes from the 2017-18 season have been displayed at the British Museum.
Have your own documentary
In 2018, a documentary titled “Mo Salah: The Miracle of Football” was released.
The film includes interviews with journalists, commentators, friends of Salah … to learn about the life and journey to success of the Egyptian superstar.
