Mohamed Salah has been one of the most in-form players in the world this season.
The Egyptian international has been phenomenal since joining Liverpool in 2017 from AS Roma on a deal worth around €45 million.
He hit the ground running at Anfield. Mohamed Salah broke the record for most goals in a 38-game Premier League season in his debut campaign with Liverpool by netting 32 times. Salah was Liverpool's main man as they went on to win the Champions League in the 2018-19 season and the Premier League title in 2019-20.
Having turned 29 in June 2021, Salah's best days were thought to be behind him. But he has defied all expectations and has turned it up a notch this term. Salah has been in sublime form for Liverpool this season.
Mohamed Salah is an early favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or
He has scored 23 goals and provided nine assists in 26 appearances across all competitions for Jurgen Klopp's men already this term. Salah is one of the best footballers in the world on current form.
That is why he is an early favorite to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or. But he still has a long way to go if he is to accomplish that. Without further ado, let's take a look at five things Mohamed Salah needs to do to win the 2022 Ballon d'Or.
#5 Win the African Cup of Nations
Russia v Egypt: Group A - 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia
Egypt have made it to the Round of 16 of the African Cup of Nations where they will now face Ivory Coast. Egypt are the most successful team in the history of the competition having won the tournament seven times.
Trophies go a long way towards propelling a player to the top in the race for the Ballon d'Or. Continental competitions like the Euros, Copa America and AFCON are of great significance in the race for the Ballon d'Or.
#4 Qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup
Egypt are minnows on the world stage. They qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup thanks to a dramatic stoppage time goal against Congo from the spot by Mohamed Salah. Egypt are yet to secure qualification to the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In fact, they will face off against Senegal in the World Cup qualification playoffs. It's not great news for Liverpool fans as either Salah or Mane will miss one of the biggest sporting spectacles on the planet.
But if Salah can help Egypt secure qualification to the World Cup, that will be an extra feather in his cap.
#3 Win the Premier League Golden Boot
As things stand, Mohamed Salah is well on course to finish as the Premier League's top scorer. He has won the Premier League Golden Boot twice already in his career. Salah did it in the 2017-18 and 2018-19 campaigns with Liverpool.
He is currently the Premier League's top scorer by a country mile. Salah has scored 16 goals in the league from just 20 appearances. Diogo Jota comes second with just 10 goals.
The Egyptian international has been scoring goals for fun and his usual competition Harry Kane is nowhere to be seen in the top scorers chart. Unless Salah suffers a monumental dip in form and Jota or Jamie Vardy enjoy an incredible run, this one's all done and dusted.
Winning the Premier League Golden Boot ought to be a telling achievement in the race for the Ballon d'Or.
◉ First player to score 10+ goals in the Premier League this season: Mohamed Salah
◉ First player to provide 10+ assists in the Premier League this season: Trent Alexander-Arnold
It's a Liverpool thing.
#2 Win UEFA Champions League Golden Boot
Liverpool were drawn into what was widely touted as the 'Group of Death' in the Champions League this term. In a group featuring Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Porto, Liverpool won all six of their group stage matches.
They couldn't have done it without Mohamed Salah, who has showcased great form in Europe's elite competition. The 29 year old has scored seven goals in six Champions League appearances so far this term.
He is currently third in the Champions League top scorers chart, behind Sebastian Haller (10) and Robert Lewandowski (9). Liverpool are expected to have a lengthy run in the Champions League and if Salah can keep scoring goals at a prolific rate, he might just outscore the competition.
#1 Win the UEFA Champions League
Atletico Madrid v Liverpool FC: Group B - UEFA Champions League
It wouldn't be the first time Salah has inspired Liverpool to the Champions League title now, would it? We've already seen him drag them over the finish line in the 2018-19 season after coming ever so close in the season prior.
Liverpool are an extremely hard side to beat in the Champions League. That's because it is always difficult to get the better of them at Anfield. As such, the Merseysiders are among the favorites to go onto win the Champions League this term.
Salah has already been a standout performer for them in the competition. If he can win the Champions League with Liverpool and can keep his form up, it's going to be hard to deny Salah the Ballon d'Or this year.
rexbrazilandrm
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yes bro.. Messi will win it.. n if you think that ballon d or is a joke why do you even care of who wins it or not
because I don't think balon's a joke, i think people who judges are joke
slgeek
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How about changing Nationality?
potclrtu
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if cups are way to ballon d'or then definitely jorginho and if goals then definitely Lewandowski
cups are a part and there's another trophy dedicated to goals only
divyashah42
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wait you thought Jorghino deserved it
if cups are way to ballon d'or then definitely jorginho and if goals then definitely Lewandowski
Vabballer2k6
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balon dor will forever remain the most prestigious. go for the gold bro not that toy carved by fifa
Prior to 2016... Yes... It Will Always Be... Fifa... the governing body that runs soccer world wide, all leagues, champions league world cup refrees make the rules break away and start they own trophy... n u telling me the people who run soccer worldwide awards not better than Ballon dor who journalist pick [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
Tiymnpsyz
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If he don’t win all this Five then Messi will win the , Ballond’or for the ,,8th time,,,coz Messi win the ,,UCl,,,,league 1 and score the Goal at,,Copa de France,,,final at 90+2 min,,,
is it a prophecy 90+2?
Tiymnpsyz
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I am a proud african bro. no disrespect but that is the hush reality that african players are facing . he won champions leage and epl goldenboot by breaking record and didn't win a thing
you all campaigned for virgil
Tiymnpsyz
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Who Wants Ballon Dor When There Is Fifa World Player Of The Year.. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🏆🥇🏅🥈🏆
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balon dor will forever remain the most prestigious. go for the gold bro not that toy carved by fifa
Tiymnpsyz
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hope Messi won all dat to become de current ballon d'or holder?
what did lewy do to deserve. atleast copa america champion, top scorer, top assist, most motm , best player, pichichi, copa del rey and many more
Tiymnpsyz
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Argentine may probably cruise to final of WC and PSG will surely win league1. These suffice for Messi to win ballon d'or
brother you have that feeling right... Argentina might be unstoppable in world cup and before you realize messi will finally win the trophy and scoop all those individual award there. The media will start campaigning for him. I just have the feeling 😢
Lodilmnpst
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be european or south American .
sidbckmsyz
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He needs only western passport .
Rucbdeioru
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I just want him to win ballon d'or once😭😭😭
jekbdiot
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lol una dey craze... see qualifications
blessingmakjay
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that's too much for one person
rewdlmnpru
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Messi wins 5 a side in psg training, now he is fav for Ballon d'Or
Neefehmie99
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Sorry AF did Messi or Ronaldo Win all this criteria before they are crowned Ballon D'ior winner???? Just as I trust Salah to break many of this ... its also barbaric to put all this out for him as a make weight before he can win the Ballon D'ior that is made by France for France favorite
Redheartliverpool
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No need to think about Balon De Or African player will not win it selected by majority of white win by white player only as we have seen in previous years
bro be positive salah can win the ballondor
funcdkuz
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No need to think about Balon De Or African player will not win it selected by majority of white win by white player only as we have seen in previous years
bamcekmrsz
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Argentine may probably cruise to final of WC and PSG will surely win league1. These suffice for Messi to win ballon d'or
bamcekmrsz
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As if Messi won those all
domimino
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pay money to the currupt people running it maybe ??
Wayeikoruy
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hope Messi won all dat to become de current ballon d'or holder?
Ahmedwafik
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#6 to issue an European passport !
Ufotson
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Salah after reading this article be like
tubcknop
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and still it will go to a European player
Vabballer2k6
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Who Wants Ballon Dor When There Is Fifa World Player Of The Year.. ⚽️⚽️⚽️⚽️🏆🥇🏅🥈🏆
Beautifulboy
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But I thought winning 2 copa with club and country is enough
That’s why he’s a the goat. When he wins a trophy, the trophy becomes important.
bomabdilu
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If Mo Salah wins all those 5 yet, Messi will rob the B'dor. All the Journalist will vote 🗳 for Messi 😂 and Messi will vote for Neymar. Hahahh
potclrtu
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not bigger than Champions league and Euro combined
wait you thought Jorghino deserved it
divyashah42
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Copa America isn't just "any" cup
not bigger than Champions league and Euro combined
Loverboy10
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African player cannot win ballon dor even george weah it was a mistake
kaeacdilo
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but I'm sure if he win everything and psg win ligue 1 Messi will win ballond'or.
I mean I know France football. if he wins the league the eightth ballondr is surreal.
Pebipryz
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For Messi, Just win any cup and Ballon d'or is his🤷🤷
why do you even care if you think it's botched up
Pebipryz
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if he wins cl if he wins afcon if we win all the golden boots still gonna fail because messi scored 30 goals and dribble 5 players
yes bro.. Messi will win it.. n if you think that ballon d or is a joke why do you even care of who wins it or not
Pebipryz
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Only 5 things,, they meant 8things…move to France play for psg and make friends with all the journalists that place votes. Ballon d’or is a joke
could you tell ronaldo to throw away those 5 ballon d or .. cz he almost cried for it.. n if it's a joke to u.. why do u even care who wins it or not
Pebipryz
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but I'm sure if he win everything and psg win ligue 1 Messi will win ballond'or.
yes bro.. all these years Messi has won 7 league 1 to win 7 ballon d or... I think ronaldo Also won 5 league 1 ... right
Pebipryz
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Just give it to Messi....We dont need it
what do u mean by we.. r u Salahs wife.. it's salah who will win it.. not u
Pebipryz
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But I thought winning 2 copa with club and country is enough
why not bro... u r one of them who used to criticize Messi for not winning anything with Argentina.. why don't u praise him since he has almost won the copa America single handedly
ZazhCOC7
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But I thought winning 2 copa with club and country is enough
r15814
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Only 5 things,, they meant 8things…move to France play for psg and make friends with all the journalists that place votes. Ballon d’or is a joke
who votes for the balon dor🤣
r15814
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Just give it to Messi....We dont need it
"we" that's you and who cz I think Salah needs it
20231Creme”
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What’s about winning the World Cup?
wuyclmnpz
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Just give it to Messi....We dont need it
Khayaledumile
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so life just got Hard for Salah, since he will be facing Mane's Senegal for WC playoffs😔
kaeacdilo
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but I'm sure if he win everything and psg win ligue 1 Messi will win ballond'or.
FootballRealist
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Only 5 things,, they meant 8things…move to France play for psg and make friends with all the journalists that place votes. Ballon d’or is a joke
Feybcist
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it goes to show mr poster can watch but cant understa football. wait until after the world cup, in a world cup year, the champions league takes the backseat.
Kembcilop
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of course
rexbrazilandrm
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if he wins cl if he wins afcon if we win all the golden boots still gonna fail because messi scored 30 goals and dribble 5 players