The global statistics network "WhoScored" has highlighted the outstanding performance of Egyptian star Mohamed Salah as the top creator of chances from open play among players in Europe’s five major leagues during the 2024-2025 season, just ahead of the new season kickoff. This advanced statistic demonstrates Salah’s clear dominance over many prominent stars in European football and emphasizes his pivotal role in playmaking and attacking for his team, Liverpool.

Salah’s Excellence in Chance Creation

According to the WhoScored report, Liverpool’s winger created 86 chances from open play, significantly surpassing prominent players such as Michael Olise of Crystal Palace, who ranked second with 75 chances, and Chelsea’s Cole Palmer with 73 chances. Barcelona’s Raphinha recorded 70 chances, while his teammate Pedri ranked fifth with 68 chances. This performance reflects Salah’s high footballing vision and unique ability to generate opportunities, making him one of the most influential playmakers in Europe on the pitch.

An Exceptional Season with Liverpool

The 2024-2025 season witnessed a remarkable rise for the Egyptian star, as he played a leading role in guiding Liverpool to secure their 20th English Premier League title. This triumph came after a decisive 5-1 victory over Tottenham in the 34th round at Anfield, strengthening the team’s title chances and affirming their dominance in the competition.

Historic Numbers Qualifying Salah for the Ballon d’Or

Mohamed Salah delivered exceptional performances throughout the season, scoring 33 goals and providing 23 assists in 48 matches across all competitions, with 28 goals coming in the Premier League alone. Salah tops the Premier League scoring chart by a 6-goal margin over his closest rival, Alexander Isak of Newcastle United. Additionally, he leads in assists with 18, giving him a golden opportunity to become only the second player in Premier League history to win the Golden Boot four times, following French legend Thierry Henry.

Salah’s Premier League Stats This Season:

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  Featured in 34 crucial matches,

  
  


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  Scored 28 decisive goals,

  
  


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  Provided 18 assists,

  
  


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  Netted 9 goals from penalties,

  
  


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  Maintained an average of 0.82 goals per game,

  
  


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  Directly contributed to 25 victories,

  
  


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  Played in 7 draws,

  
  


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  Suffered only 2 defeats,

  
  


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  Received just one yellow card throughout the season.

  
  

These record-breaking figures clearly highlight Mohamed Salah’s immense impact on his team and the Premier League journey, confirming his status as one of the world’s top football stars and boosting his chances for the Ballon d’Or award next season.