Mohamed Salah: profile
Mohamed Salah (born 15 June 1992 in Nagrig, Egypt) is an Egyptian footballer who plays as a forward and wing half for Trabzonspor.
Salah's senior club career began in 2010 at Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC. He has played for 7 clubs in 5 countries since 2010. His most appearances came at Liverpool F.C. (2017–2026), where he made 315 appearances and scored 191 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 493 appearances and 248 goals.
At international level, Salah has represented Egypt (2011–present), earning 115 caps and scoring 67 goals. Our match database lists 34 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 10 June 2012 (World Cup Qualification).
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2011 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2012 – aged 20 (match)
- Club career
- 2010–present (17 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 5: Egypt, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Italy and Turkey
- Club goals per game
- 0.50 (248 in 493)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 16% of Egyptian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Trabzonspor (06 Aug 2026)
- Shares a birthday with
- Yussuf Poulsen, Iñaki Williams and John Paintsil (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2012 |  Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 37 | 11 |
| 2012–2014 |  FC Basel |
Swiss Super League | 47 | 9 |
| 2014–2015 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 13 | 2 |
| 2015 |  ACF Fiorentina |
Serie A | 16 | 6 |
| 2015–2016 | AS Roma |
Serie A | 34 | 14 |
| 2016–2017 | AS Roma |
Serie A | 31 | 15 |
| 2017–2026 | Liverpool F.C. |
Premier League | 315 | 191 |
| 2026– |  Trabzonspor |
Süper Lig | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 493 | 248 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011– | Egypt |
Senior | 115 | 67 |
International goals (34)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 Jun 2012 | Guinea 2–3 Egypt | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 9 Jun 2013 | Zimbabwe 2–4 Egypt | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 9 Jun 2013 | Zimbabwe 2–4 Egypt | 76 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 9 Jun 2013 | Zimbabwe 2–4 Egypt | 83 | World Cup Qualification |
| 5 | 16 Jun 2013 | Mozambique 0–1 Egypt | 40 | World Cup Qualification |
| 6 | 10 Sep 2013 | Egypt 4–2 Guinea | 83 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 9 Oct 2016 | Congo 1–2 Egypt | 41 | World Cup Qualification |
| 8 | 13 Nov 2016 | Egypt 2–0 Ghana | 42 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 9 | 25 Jan 2017 | Egypt 1–0 Ghana | 11 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 10 | 1 Feb 2017 | Burkina Faso 1–1 Egypt | 66 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 11 | 5 Sep 2017 | Egypt 1–0 Uganda | 6 | World Cup Qualification |
| 12 | 8 Oct 2017 | Egypt 2–1 Congo | 62 | World Cup Qualification |
| 13 | 8 Oct 2017 | Egypt 2–1 Congo | 90 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 14 | 19 Jun 2018 | Russia 3–1 Egypt | 73 (pen) | FIFA World Cup |
| 15 | 25 Jun 2018 | Saudi Arabia 2–1 Egypt | 22 | FIFA World Cup |
| 16 | 26 Jun 2019 | Egypt 2–0 DR Congo | 43 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 17 | 30 Jun 2019 | Egypt 2–0 Uganda | 36 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 18 | 15 Jan 2022 | Guinea-Bissau 0–1 Egypt | 69 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 19 | 30 Jan 2022 | Egypt 2–1 Morocco | 53 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 20 | 16 Nov 2023 | Egypt 6–0 Djibouti | 17 | World Cup Qualification |
| 21 | 16 Nov 2023 | Egypt 6–0 Djibouti | 22 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 22 | 16 Nov 2023 | Egypt 6–0 Djibouti | 48 | World Cup Qualification |
| 23 | 16 Nov 2023 | Egypt 6–0 Djibouti | 69 | World Cup Qualification |
| 24 | 14 Jan 2024 | Egypt 2–2 Mozambique | 90 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 25 | 10 Jun 2024 | Guinea-Bissau 1–1 Egypt | 70 | World Cup Qualification |
| 26 | 21 Mar 2025 | Ethiopia 0–2 Egypt | 31 | World Cup Qualification |
| 27 | 5 Sep 2025 | Egypt 2–0 Ethiopia | 41 (pen) | World Cup Qualification |
| 28 | 8 Oct 2025 | Djibouti 0–3 Egypt | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 29 | 8 Oct 2025 | Djibouti 0–3 Egypt | 84 | World Cup Qualification |
| 30 | 22 Dec 2025 | Egypt 2–1 Zimbabwe | 90 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 31 | 26 Dec 2025 | Egypt 1–0 South Africa | 45 (pen) | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 32 | 5 Jan 2026 | Egypt 3–1 Benin | 120 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 33 | 10 Jan 2026 | Egypt 3–2 Ivory Coast | 52 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 34 | 21 Jun 2026 | New Zealand 1–3 Egypt | 67 | FIFA World Cup |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mohamed Salah?
Mohamed Salah was born on 15 June 1992, which makes him 34 years old.
Where was Mohamed Salah born?
Mohamed Salah was born in Nagrig, Egypt.
Which national team does Mohamed Salah play for?
Mohamed Salah plays international football for Egypt. He has 115 caps and 67 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohamed Salah played for?
Mohamed Salah's recorded clubs are Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC, FC Basel, Chelsea F.C., ACF Fiorentina, AS Roma, Liverpool F.C. and Trabzonspor.
What team does Mohamed Salah play for now?
According to the latest data, Mohamed Salah plays for Trabzonspor.
How tall is Mohamed Salah?
Mohamed Salah is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Mohamed Salah play?
Mohamed Salah plays as a forward, wing half and winger.
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