Salah was chosen as player of the year by the Professional Footballers Association after an outstanding season in which he has scored 43 goals in all competitions.
Salah was chosen as player of the year by the Professional Footballers Association after an outstanding season in which he has scored 43 goals in all competitions.
The 25-year-old is the first African player to win the FWA award which began in 1948.
Salah narrowly beat Manchester City midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, in a ballot of over 400 FWA members, with the winning margin less than 20 votes. Tottenham Hotspur striker, Harry Kane, was placed third.
“What a race it has been between two players who, in a relatively short time, have reached genuine world class.
“But Mo Salah is the worthiest of winners. He is also the first African to receive the award and we congratulate him on a magnificent season,” FWA Chairman, Patrick Barclay, said.
Salah has helped Liverpool, who are third in the Premier League, into the Champions League semi-finals for the first time in 10 years.
