28 Goals & 18 Assists: Why There Was Only One Real Choice for Player of the Season

Mo Salah

28 Goals & 18 Assists: Why There Was Only One Real Choice for Player of the Season

Festus Chuma 17:00 - 24.05.2025

A dominant Premier League season sees one standout player earn top honors after a record-breaking performance in goals and assists.

Gone are the days when the Premier League Player of the Year debate stirred real suspense.

In the 2024/2025 season, the answer was always clear, and now it now official. With 28 goals and 18 assists, one man stood head and shoulders above the rest, driving his team to the league title and etching his name further into footballing folklore.

In a campaign filled with dazzling footwork, decisive moments, and consistent brilliance, the league’s most electrifying forward didn’t just light up the pitch—he owned it.

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A Season of Dominance: Numbers That Tell the Story

From August to May, the talisman for the newly crowned champions was unstoppable, racking up numbers that few can match across all of Europe.

Mo Salah's impact was not limited to individual statistics either. His performances powered his club’s charge to the summit, with goal involvements in 46 of his team’s 89 Premier League goals—more than 50% contribution. That kind of influence turns good teams into great ones, and contenders into champions.

This is not his first time in the spotlight. The accolade returns to his hands after a previous win in 2017/18, the same season he arrived in the Premier League and immediately turned heads.

Seven years on, his sharpness has only matured, and his hunger remains insatiable.

Eyes on Europe: One More Record Within Reach

Sunday’s final game against Crystal Palace may be little more than a formality for the team, but it holds personal significance for their star man. Not only will he be celebrated by home fans for another historic season, but he also has a shot at finishing as Europe’s top scorer.

The math is simple: two goals could see him leapfrog Sporting’s Viktor Gyökeres.

Kylian Mbappé remains sandwiched between them, making for a thrilling finish to the Golden Boot race across the continent. But even without that crown, the domestic numbers alone make a compelling case.

What separates this year’s standout from the pack isn't just the raw output—it is the consistency.

Only once this season did he go more than two matches without a goal or assist, and he delivered key moments against top-six rivals that ultimately shaped the title race. From match-winning goals at Anfield to slick assists on the road, he showed up when it mattered.

Salah's evolution as a playmaker has also added a new layer to his game. With 18 assists, he finished as the second-highest provider in the league, proving he is just as lethal setting up teammates as he is finishing chances himself. That blend of creativity and finishing instinct is rare and makes him an even greater threat.

At 32, some may have questioned whether his peak years were behind him. But this season has answered that with a resounding no. His relentless fitness, intelligent movement, and clinical edge have only sharpened with time.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates title-winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur with a selfie.

In a league stacked with world-class talent, this year’s winner made the extraordinary look routine. There were plenty of great performers—but only one clear best.

So while fans may have guessed the outcome weeks ago, the confirmation feels no less deserved.

And this time, there was never any doubt.