Mohamed Salah becomes the first player ever to win the PFA Players’ Player of the Year award three times, securing the prestigious honour yet again after another stellar season. With an extraordinary 29 goals and 18 assists, Salah’s performance helped Liverpool clinch the Premier League title comfortably ahead of Arsenal.

What the Award Means and the Criteria

The PFA Players’ Player of the Year is one of English football’s most respected accolades—awarded based on votes from fellow professional players across all Premier League and Football League teams. First, players nominate a shortlist, then cast final votes—but they cannot vote for teammates, ensuring fairness.

This year’s shortlist featured six top performers: Salah, Alexis Mac Allister (Liverpool), Cole Palmer (Chelsea), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Declan Rice (Arsenal), and Alexander Isak (Newcastle). Salah narrowly topped the vote, his dominance clear to peers across the league.

Voting Criteria Behind the PFA Award

• Record-breaking performance: 29 goals and 18 assists—the league’s top numbers—helped propel Liverpool to the title.
• Triple achievement in one season: Salah swept all major individual awards—Golden Boot, Playmaker Award, Premier League Player of the Season, and now PFA Players’ Player of the Year.
  

Liverpool’s dominance was reflected in the PFA Team of the Year, which included Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Ryan Gravenberch, Alexis Mac Allister, and Milos Kerkez.

Salah’s speech and Reaction

At the awards ceremony in Manchester, Salah delivered an emotional speech:

“I look at myself now, a guy coming from Egypt and making it to the top level, making history today—it’s something that makes me so proud.”
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Reflecting on his continued drive, he shared on social media: “I’m still very hungry,” signaling his unrelenting ambition.