Mohamed Salah has time and again proved he is a modern great in the Premier League. Whatever happens with his contract situation, Liverpool are safe in the knowledge that their star player will be performing at his best, as Arne Slot looks to shock Premier League betting and win the league in his first season.

Salah’s penalty against Manchester United not only turned the game round for Liverpool at Anfield but also elevated him to elite company in Premier League history.

By netting his 175^th goal, the Egyptian King equalled Thierry Henry as the seventh-highest scorer in the competition’s history—a feat few could have envisioned when he returned to English football in 2017.

This season, the winger’s performances have reached new heights. With Liverpool thriving under Slot, Salah has been the catalyst for their title charge, combining clinical finishing with selfless creativity. He leads the Golden Boot race, while his assist tally puts him on track to potentially surpass Henry’s legendary 20-goal, 20-assist campaign.

Despite uncertainty surrounding his future, Salah appears singularly focused on his football, aiming to cement his legacy as one of the league’s all-time greats.

In this article, we assess how Salah compares to the best wingers in Premier League history, focusing on his record-breaking consistency and how he stacks up against the best to have ever graced England’s top flight.

Eden Hazard

Few players could glide past defenders with the grace and composure of Eden Hazard at his Chelsea peak. Known for his creativity and ability to decide games single-handedly, the Belgian twice guided Chelsea to Premier League titles.

Hazard lacked that goal-scoring consistency, though, with a personal best of 16 league goals in a season. His long goal drought in 2016 also sets him apart from Salah, whose clinical edge has redefined the role of a winger.

Where Hazard dazzled, Salah dominates—with longevity and a relentless hunger for records, showing that aesthetics isn’t as important as finding the back of the net.

Gareth Bale

Though Gareth Bale’s best years came in Spain with Real Madrid, his impact on the Premier League during his time at Tottenham Hotspur is undeniable.

Bale exploded onto the scene at Spurs, blending raw power, speed, and versatility like no other. His standout 2012/13 season, where he scored 21 league goals and won Player of the Year, was truly iconic.

However, Bale’s Premier League legacy is relatively short-lived compared to Salah’s. While Bale thrilled with his spectacular strikes and match-winning moments, Salah’s sustained excellence and ability to deliver year after year elevated him to another stratosphere.

Ryan Giggs

From one Welshman to another, Ryan Giggs epitomised consistency and longevity during his two decades at Manchester United, winning 13 league titles and playing over 600 games.

His creative influence and adaptability were unparalleled, but his goal-scoring record—109 in the Premier League—falls short of Salah’s.

Despite playing a deeper, more playmaking role, Giggs lacked the attacking output Salah has brought to the wing, making the Egyptian’s record even more remarkable.

Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo’s evolution at Manchester United saw him transform from a skilful winger into a prolific goal machine.

His 31-goal 2007/08 season remains one of the finest campaigns in Premier League history. However, Ronaldo’s true peak came outside England, with Real Madrid.

Salah’s consistency over several seasons in the Premier League, combined with his record-breaking numbers, rivals Ronaldo’s brilliance, particularly in his first stint in England.

When the Portugal captain returned to Manchester United in 2021, he was more of a goal-scorer than the dynamic winger he once was, much like Salah has reinvented himself at Liverpool as an even more potent attacking force.