Mohamed Salah, Liverpool FC’s Egyptian King, is a football superstar who’s renowned all over the world for his insane skills, age-defying pace, and undeniable goal-scoring abilities. He’s a national hero in Egypt and a megastar in Liverpool – and just a huge name on the global stage. But it wasn’t always the case. His journey from humble beginnings to becoming one of the world’s top footballers is nothing short of Cinderella-like!
It All Started Here…
Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly was born on June 15, 1992, in the village of Nagrig, in Basyoun, Egypt. His was a modest family upbringing, but even from a young age, he was passionate about football. He may not have had access to too many resources, but he idolised legends like Ronaldo Nazário, Francesco Totti, and Zinedine Zidane – and they were the ones who inspired him.
He grew up alongside one brother, Nasr Salah, and even throughout all the changes, they are still super close and his brother – along with the rest of his family, played a huge role in supporting him as he followed his football dreams.
Personal Life
Mohamed Salah married Magi Sadeq, his childhood sweetheart, and it was a fairytale story. The couple wed in 2013 and had a traditional Egyptian ceremony. They now have two daughters, Makka and Kayan Salah who are his Egyptian princesses. He’s known not just for his skill, but for being a devoted family man who’s happy to share glimpses of his happy family life on social media for his fans to see.
He may be a footballing legend, but everyone who knows him knows how grounded he is – and he claims that it’s his family who keep him humble. He is also a very religious player who likes to show the world his faith through his famous goal celebrations.
His Football Career Highlights
His footballing career started out at El Mokawloon SC in the Egyptian Premier League but it wasn’t long before he caught the eye of European scouts – going over to FC Basel in Switzerland in 2012. From there, his career skyrocketed and no matter whether you look at EPL betting odds or Champions League odds, he’s always the main contender for the Golden Boot award:
His Achievements
- Chelsea (2014-2016)
- He didn’t have a great time at Chelsea – but his move to the Premier League really helped him adapt to the league and set him up for the future.
- AS Roma (2015-2017)
- It was here where he found his stride, scoring goals consistently – and it’s what earned him the career-defining move to Liverpool.
- Liverpool (2017-Present)
This was the turning point of his whole career.- He scored 44 goals for the club in his debut season (2017-2018).
- He helped the team win the UEFA Champions League in 2019.
- Salah played a massive role in Liverpool’s long-awaited Premier League title victory in 2020 – the end of their 30-year drought.
- Here, he’s won lots of awards, including the PFA Player of the Year and the Premier League Golden Boot three times as of 2023.
- He’s also now Liverpool’s all-time top scorer in the Premier League.
- Egypt National Team
- He’s represented his country in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) many times – and helped them reach the final in 2017.
- He also played a huge role in helping them qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup for the first time since 1990.
Net Worth
Unsurprisingly, this success has more than paid off financially… and as of 2025, his estimated net worth is said to be around $90 million, meaning he’s one of the wealthiest football players in the world.
Salah earns approximately £350,000 per week from his Liverpool contract, but on top of that, he’s also got a number of big-money deals with names like Adidas, Pepsi, and Vodafone Egypt.
However, it’s not all going to big houses and swimming pools… as he’s also known for being super generous and donating millions to charity, particularly in his homeland of Egypt.
Mo’ Fun Facts
- Nickname: The Egyptian King and Mo.
- Speed: Salah is one of the game’s fastest players.
- Big on Education: He’s put his money towards scholarships and initiatives to help promote education in his hometown.
- Hobbies: When not playing football, he likes spending time with his family, reading, and watching films.
There you go – from a small Egyptian village to global stardom. He’s now one of football’s biggest stars, continually breaking records and thrilling his fans… and with plenty of years of football still ahead, it’s not over yet!