With 387 games, 241 goals, 109 assists, and nine major trophies to his name, Mohamed Salah is making a compelling case to be remembered as one of Liverpool’s all-time greats. Since arriving from Roma in 2017 for what now seems like an absolute bargain at £37 million, the ‘Egyptian King’ has been central to the club’s success during the Jurgen Klopp era.
This season, Salah has elevated his game even further, and if Arne Slot’s Liverpool can secure a 20th Premier League title or a seventh Champions League crown by May, he could find himself in the running for the Ballon d’Or. The Reds have been relentless this campaign, and despite ongoing uncertainty over Salah’s contract, he continues to let his performances on the pitch do the talking.
Week after week, the 32-year-old keeps breaking records. However, no matter how much he achieves in his remarkable Liverpool career, there may be one accolade that eludes him—the title of the club’s most beloved player. Interestingly, Salah himself once named his all-time favorite Liverpool player, someone he never had the chance to share the pitch with.
Steven Gerrard: Salah’s Favorite Liverpool Player
The Egyptian forward grew up playing as Liverpool on PlayStation
Over the years, Salah has relied on teammates like Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alisson Becker to provide him with opportunities, but there’s no doubt he would have relished the chance to link up with Steven Gerrard. The legendary midfielder was renowned for his ability to influence the game from anywhere on the pitch.
Salah made his admiration clear when he named Gerrard as his favorite Liverpool player of all time, telling CNN:
“I used to play with Gerrard on the PlayStation. He’s the one I remember all the time.”
“He used to shoot from far and score many goals. He used to shoot from everywhere and score. I’ve met him twice and he’s great. A great man.”
Where Does Gerrard Rank Among Liverpool’s Greatest Players?
For many, ‘Captain Fantastic’ remains the most cherished modern-era Liverpool icon
If you ask Liverpool fans who the club’s greatest player is, you’ll get a range of passionate responses. Over the decades, Anfield has seen legendary figures come and go. Those who witnessed the Bill Shankly era might point to Billy Liddell or Roger Hunt as their pick.
Then came the Bob Paisley years, a time when Liverpool became an unstoppable force in England and Europe, winning three European Cups in the 1970s and 80s. The likes of Kenny Dalglish—who still remains a visible presence at the club—helped define that golden era.
Gerrard, on the other hand, played in an era where major silverware was harder to come by. Yet, despite the challenges, he ensured Liverpool remained among Europe’s elite, most famously leading the Reds to their unforgettable fifth Champions League triumph in 2005—the ‘Miracle of Istanbul.’ Scoring the first goal in a dramatic three-goal comeback against AC Milan, Gerrard once again proved himself to be a player who could single-handedly change the course of a game. It wasn’t the first time he carried Liverpool on his shoulders, and it certainly wouldn’t be the last.
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