10 Amazing Facts About The Egyptian King

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Born in a Small Village

Nagrig, Egypt — a humble beginning for a global superstar.

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Traveled 9 Hours a Day for Training

As a teen, he made grueling round trips to train with El Mokawloon in Cairo.

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Almost Became an Accountant

If football hadn’t worked out, Salah planned to study accounting.

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Fastest Player to 100 EPL Goals for Liverpool

He hit the century mark in just 151 games.

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Devout Muslim

Celebrates goals with a sujood (prostration) and is vocal about his faith.

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Starred in a Pepsi Commercial with Messi

His global fame has led to major brand endorsements.

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Helped Rebuild His Village

Funded schools, a hospital, and donated oxygen tanks during COVID-19.

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Twice Named African Footballer of the Year

In 2017 and 2018 — and he’s still going strong.

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Olympic Hero

Led Egypt in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was one of their overage picks.

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Holds the Record for Most Goals in a 38-Game Premier League Season

Scored 32 goals in 2017–18 — still unmatched.

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