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Mohamed Salah the Liverpool superstar won the prestigious Football Writers’ Association (FWA) Footballer of the Year award for the second time as recognition of a stunning 2021-22 season. Salah receiving 48 per cent of the vote, beating Kevin De Bruyne and Declan Rice, with the Man City and West Ham stars finishing second and third respectively.
Liverpool’s No.11 winger has enjoyed another prolific season and has 30 goals in all competitions as the Reds go in search of an unprecedented quadruple. His 22 Premier League strikes also have him in pole position to win the Golden Boot for the third time in five seasons.
FWA chair Carrie Brown said: “Both Mo and Sam have been outstanding this season, breaking records for both club and country. As well as their performances on the pitch, they are leaders and standard bearers of excellence at their clubs and respective leagues.
“The fact they have won by such convincing margins underlines just how impressive they have been this season which has been recognised by our members.”
Both players are on course to win the Golden Boot in their respective leagues with Salah on 22 goals and Kerr scoring 18.
Salah has matched Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo to win the award for the second time after picking up the 2018 prize.
The Egypt international is on course to pick up his third Premier League Golden Boot award with only Arsenal legend Thierry Henry winning more with four to his name.
Salah made Liverpool history this season by becoming the club’s first player to score 20 Premier League goals in the three different campaigns.
Salah added: “I just try to enjoy my football and enjoy my time at the club, help the team to win trophies – that’s the most important thing.”
He has been a key figure in Liverpool’s bid to claim an unprecedented Quadruple. Liverpool have already won the Carabao Cup and will face Chelsea in the FA Cup final while still being in the race for the Premier League title and Champions League.
Mohamed Salah picked up his award at yesterdays FWA ceremony
Congratulations Mo. Well deserved
