Salah, Liverpool's Living Legend: How I’m Learning From the Egyptian King

Learning Daily From Salah

Connor Bradley, Liverpool’s young defender, says he strives to learn from his Egyptian teammate Mohamed Salah every day, citing Salah’s relentless work ethic in training and in the gym. Bradley has been lining up behind Salah as right-back since Trent Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid last summer.

Salah reaching 250 goals for Liverpool marks him as a club legend, the forward noted on the club’s website. He added that he learns a great deal from Salah daily, through his dedication in training and in the gym. He also praised Salah’s performance against Aston Villa, calling it outstanding and evidence that he deserves his goal.

Salah scored against Aston Villa on Saturday at Anfield, in the tenth round, guiding the Reds to a valuable 2-0 win that halted a run of domestic struggles.

To date, Salah has 276 Premier League goal contributions for Liverpool (188 goals, 88 assists), a figure that matches Wayne Rooney’s record for the most contributions by a single player for one club in the competition’s history. Rooney, now retired, sits on 276 contributions (183 goals, 93 assists) for Manchester United.

With Salah’s contract extended through the 2026-2027 season, the Egyptian forward still has a real chance to break the all-time mark and could become the first player to reach 300 contributions for a club in the Premier League era.

Below is a look at the top 10 players with the most goal contributions for a single club in Premier League history, according to Opta.

All-time Club Contributions: Salah, Rooney, Giggs, Kane, Henry

Mohamed Salah (Liverpool) – 276 contributions (188 goals, 88 assists). Jurgen Klopp’s data-driven approach helped secure Salah’s signature in 2017, and the decision looks increasingly vindicated. After a difficult stint at Chelsea, Salah became one of the world’s best after joining Liverpool, nearing a historic milestone. He has 276 contributions in 298 Premier League appearances for Liverpool. His best season came in 2024-2025 with a record 47 contributions in a 38-game campaign, helping Liverpool win a second league title. Salah remains the only name on this list who can still add to his tally with his current club.

Wayne Rooney (Manchester United) – 276 contributions (183 goals, 93 assists). Rooney’s longevity sparked debates about who was better between him and Owen, with steady peak performance as a key talking point. Rooney spent 13 seasons at United after moving from Everton and remains one of the club’s all-time greats. He accumulated 276 contributions in 393 appearances, contributing to five Premier League titles. His peak came in 2011-2012 with 31 contributions (27 goals, 4 assists) in 34 matches.

Ryan Giggs (Manchester United) – 271 contributions (109 goals, 162 assists). Giggs is among the EPL’s greatest, and his 271 contributions over 22 seasons underline his exceptional consistency. In 632 league appearances before retirement in 2014, he delivered 162 assists, a record that still stands today.

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur) – 259 contributions (213 goals, 46 assists). Kane is England’s all-time leading scorer for a single club, with 259 contributions across 317 matches. His best season was 2020-2021, with 37 contributions (23 goals, 14 assists), even though Tottenham finished seventh that year.

Thierry Henry (Arsenal) – 249 contributions (175 goals, 74 assists). Henry’s start in the Premier League wasn’t smooth, but he finished with 249 contributions in 258 games. His 2002-2003 season boasted 44 contributions (24 goals, 20 assists), a then 38-game-season record, with 20 assists still a high-water mark.

Footer note: numbers aside, this list is a reminder that consistency in the Premier League is a superpower—and Salah is the latest mutant in the squad of legends. And yes, his goals are not edible, but they do make the trophy cabinet hungrier.

Punchline time: 1) If Salah ever numbers the days off, even the calendar will start counting his goals. 2) My fantasy team asked Salah for tips—now even my captain mutters, ‘You’re right, we should learn from a real pro.’