Mohamed Salah has officially secured his place among the greatest legends in Liverpool’s history.
The Egyptian forward reached an extraordinary milestone on Saturday night, becoming only the third player ever to score 250 goals for the Reds in the club’s 133-year history. The achievement came during Liverpool’s crucial 2–0 victory over Aston Villa, a result that carried added importance following a difficult run of recent performances.
The goal itself wasn’t spectacular, but it was deeply significant. A costly mistake from Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez gifted Salah the opportunity, and he made no mistake in converting. That strike etched his name alongside club icons Ian Rush and Roger Hunt, placing him in one of the most exclusive groups in Liverpool’s history.
By reaching this milestone, Salah has now surpassed several legendary figures, including Billy Liddell, Robbie Fowler, and Kenny Dalglish, on Liverpool’s all-time scoring chart. Considering the stature of these names, the magnitude of his accomplishment cannot be overstated.
Following the final whistle, emotions ran high at Anfield. Working as a pundit for TNT Sports, former captain Steven Gerrard made his way to greet Salah, sharing an emotional embrace and a warm handshake. The moment symbolized a passing of the torch — a gesture of mutual respect between two of Liverpool’s greatest figures. Former teammate Steve McManaman was also present to applaud the achievement, further underlining the admiration Salah continues to earn across generations.
This milestone couldn’t have come at a better time for Salah, who had faced criticism after going six matches without a goal — a rare dip for a player renowned for his relentless consistency. Against Aston Villa, however, he looked rejuvenated and dangerous once again.
The Liverpool Echo rated his performance an 8 out of 10, praising his energy, pressing, and attacking influence. Salah repeatedly tormented Villa’s defense, especially down the left flank, where he combined effectively with his teammates to create multiple chances.
Even though his record-breaking goal came courtesy of a goalkeeper’s error, Salah’s quick reaction and clinical finish reminded fans why he remains one of world football’s most reliable forwards.
Now, with his confidence restored, Salah will look to build on this momentum as Liverpool prepare for major upcoming clashes against Real Madrid and Manchester City.
At 33, the Egyptian King has already carved his name into Anfield’s history books — but his story is far from over. Fans can only watch with excitement to see just how much higher he’ll climb on Liverpool’s all-time scoring chart in the months to come
