Salah Makes History with Golden Boot, Playmaker and Player of the Season Awards

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By Open Chronicle Sport Desk | May 27, 2025

In a season that will go down in Premier League history, Mohamed Salah has once again cemented his status as one of the greatest players to ever grace the English top-flight. The Liverpool forward achieved a remarkable feat in the 2024/25 season by winning both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards, making history as the first player in Premier League history to finish a season as the highest scorer and top assister. To add to his already impressive haul, Salah also claimed the prestigious EA SPORTS Player of the Season award.

A Season of Records

Salah’s 29th goal of the campaign, scored in Liverpool’s 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace, ensured he clinched the Golden Boot for the fourth time in his career, equaling Arsenal legend Thierry Henry’s record for most top scorer titles. The Egyptian’s goalscoring exploits were unmatched, finishing six goals ahead of Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak, who ended the season as the second-highest scorer with 23 goals.

But it wasn’t just his goalscoring that made this season historic. Salah also bagged 18 assists, six more than Newcastle’s Jacob Murphy, claiming the Playmaker award for the second time in his career. His combination of goals and assists has been unparalleled, with the 31-year-old becoming only the second player ever to win both the Golden Boot and Playmaker awards in the same season, following Harry Kane’s achievement in 2020/21.

This remarkable achievement is even more impressive given that it is the second time Salah has claimed both accolades, previously doing so in the 2021/22 season when he scored 23 goals and provided 13 assists.

Historic Double: Golden Boot and Playmaker

Salah’s feat is unique in that he is now the only player in Premier League history to win the Golden Boot, Playmaker, and the EA SPORTS Player of the Season award in the same campaign. The latter was bestowed upon him this week after a season in which he produced outstanding performances week in, week out, guiding Liverpool to a top-four finish.

With this win, Salah joins an elite list of players who have won the Player of the Season award twice, including Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidic, and Kevin De Bruyne. It’s a testament to the Egyptian’s incredible consistency and his value to Liverpool, who have once again relied on their star man to deliver in key moments throughout the season.

Matching the Legends: Goal Involvements

Salah’s 47 goal involvements this season (29 goals and 18 assists) have placed him alongside some of the Premier League’s all-time greats. With his goal against Crystal Palace, Salah matched the single-season record for the most combined goals and assists, equaling Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole’s 47 goal involvements from the 1993/94 and 1994/95 seasons. Both Shearer and Cole achieved this in 42-match campaigns, making Salah’s achievement all the more impressive, given the modern 38-match season.

Here’s a look at the top combined goal involvements in Premier League history:

Salah’s achievement of matching this record demonstrates his extraordinary consistency in both scoring and playmaking. In fact, his 47 combined goal involvements place him in rare company, joining the likes of Shearer and Cole in the history books.

The Bigger Picture: Salah’s Legacy

While his goal tally and assist numbers are impressive, it is Salah’s overall contribution to Liverpool’s success that underscores his importance to the team. Not only has he been a prolific scorer, but his ability to create opportunities for his teammates has been crucial to Liverpool’s attacking play. Salah’s 18 assists rank him at the top of the Premier League’s creative players, and his partnership with fellow attackers like Darwin Núñez and Diogo Jota has revitalized Liverpool’s offensive line.

Salah’s consistency over the years has made him one of the most reliable players in Premier League history. In an era where players often fluctuate in form, Salah’s ability to produce elite performances year in, year out has made him indispensable to Jurgen Klopp’s team.

Looking Ahead

As Salah adds yet another chapter to his already storied career, Liverpool fans will be hopeful that the Egyptian maestro can continue his dazzling performances for seasons to come. His achievements this season further cement his place as one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players, and his legacy at Anfield is sure to endure for years.

For now, Mohamed Salah stands as the undisputed star of the Premier League, having made history by becoming the first player to win the Golden Boot, Playmaker, and Player of the Season in the same year, a truly remarkable accomplishment.