Liverpool’s talismanic forward Mohamed Salah has been crowned the 2024-25 Premier League Player of the Season following an outstanding individual campaign that helped power the Reds to their second league title. Salah, now 32, was instrumental in Arne Slot’s dominant Liverpool side that clinched the title with four matches to spare, showcasing leadership, consistency, and a hunger for success throughout the campaign.
Mohamed Salah finished the season with a phenomenal tally of 28 goals and 18 assists, making him not only Liverpool’s most potent attacker but also the most influential player in the league. His 46 goal involvements in a 38-game season set a new Premier League standard, surpassing any player in the current era and placing him on the cusp of breaking the long-standing record of 47 goal involvements set by Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole in a 42-game season. That record could fall when Liverpool hosts Crystal Palace in the final match at Anfield.
Historic Feat Puts Mohamed Salah in Elite Company
With this latest accolade, Salah joins an elite list of football legends to win the Premier League Player of the Season award twice — a feat previously achieved only by Thierry Henry, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nemanja Vidić, and Kevin De Bruyne. His first award came during the 2017-18 season, and this second triumph solidifies his legacy as one of the Premier League’s greatest-ever players.
What sets Mohamed Salah apart is not only his scoring prowess but also his creative play. His six-assist lead over any other Premier League player has positioned him to potentially secure the Golden Boot and Golden Playmaker awards alongside his Player of the Season crown — a treble no footballer has ever achieved in English top-flight history. Earlier this month, he also claimed the Football Writers’ Association Men’s Player of the Year award for the third time, underscoring the widespread recognition of his excellence.
Gravenberch Emerges as Premier League’s Top Young Talent
While Mohamed Salah commanded the headlines, teammate Ryan Gravenberch’s breakout season did not go unnoticed. The 23-year-old Dutch midfielder was named the Premier League Young Player of the Season after becoming a cornerstone of Arne Slot’s midfield. Gravenberch’s intelligent positioning, tactical discipline, and physical presence in the middle of the park have earned him widespread acclaim and admiration.
Slot’s decision to utilize Gravenberch as a deep-lying midfielder proved to be a masterstroke. Over the course of 36 appearances, he shielded the Liverpool defense with maturity beyond his years, while also playing a key role in transitions. He topped the league with 59 interceptions, highlighting his reading of the game and ball-winning ability. His quick recovery runs and precision in cutting out opposition passes made him vital to Liverpool’s structure and strategy.
Gravenberch Joins Prestigious Company in Youth Awards
Gravenberch’s influence was so significant that he joined Mohamed Salah and club captain Virgil van Dijk as the three most-used outfield players for Liverpool this season. He was even shortlisted for the Player of the Season award, demonstrating how highly his contributions were valued not just within Liverpool, but across the Premier League as well.
This latest recognition places Gravenberch among the league’s brightest stars and makes him only the second Liverpool player to win the Young Player of the Season award after Trent Alexander-Arnold did so in the 2019-20 season. It’s a fitting reward for a player who adapted seamlessly to the demands of English football and whose trajectory continues to rise sharply.
Liverpool’s Title-Winning Season Ends with Individual and Team Glory
The 2024-25 season will go down as one of the most memorable in Liverpool’s illustrious history. Under new manager Arne Slot, the Merseyside giants combined tactical discipline with explosive attacking play, regaining the Premier League title with flair and dominance. The recognition of both Mohamed Salah and Ryan Gravenberch in the end-of-season awards only underlines the collective excellence that defined their campaign.
As the Reds prepare for their final match against Crystal Palace, fans will celebrate not only their team’s return to the summit of English football but also the individual brilliance of two players who defined their title run. With Salah chasing yet another record and Gravenberch establishing himself as a midfield general, Liverpool’s future appears as bright as its present.
