Mohamed Salah: The Ballon d’Or Dream Drives Me for Egypt… And Liverpool Made It Possible
Mohamed Salah affirms his ambition to win the Ballon d’Or for his country and people, revealing when the dream began.
Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, player of Liverpool FC, revealed his great ambition to win the Ballon d'Or, affirming that this dream has accompanied him for years and remains one of his most important personal goals throughout his professional career, especially as his individual and collective achievements continue to grow.
In media statements, Salah said: "I always think about winning the Ballon d'Or — not just for myself but for my people and my country. This dream has become part of my daily focus." He added: "When I was a kid playing in the streets of Egypt, I never imagined reaching this level. The idea only started to occur to me when my agent told me it was possible."
He continued: "During my time at Roma, it wasn’t something I considered, but since arriving at Liverpool, I’ve truly felt that I could compete for the award."
He concluded: "If I win the award, it would be amazing. And if I don’t, I’m still very proud of my career. What I’ve achieved so far is a source of pride for me and my country."
Mohamed Salah holds an impressive record of titles with the clubs he played for, having won:
English Premier League: 2 times
FA Cup: 1 time
EFL Cup: 3 times
FA Community Shield: 1 time
UEFA Champions League: 1 time
UEFA Super Cup: 1 time
FIFA Club World Cup: 1 time
Swiss Super League: 2 times with FC Basel
Salah is considered one of the most prominent Arab and African players to break into global award contention and continues to deliver standout performances that keep him among the top contenders for major accolades.
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