Mohamed Salah crowned PFA Player of the Year once again | OneFootball

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been named the PFA Men’s Player of the Year, making him the first footballer to ever claim the trophy three times.

The Egyptian forward played a massive part in Liverpool’s title-winning campaign last season, producing 29 goals and 18 assists in all competitions. He previously picked up the honour in 2018 and 2022, but this latest win sets him apart in the award’s history.

Salah edged out competition from his teammate Alexis Mac Allister, Chelsea’s Cole Palmer, Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes, Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice, and Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.

In other categories, Aston Villa attacker Morgan Rogers was rewarded with the PFA Young Player of the Year award after an impressive breakthrough year that saw him score 14 times in 54 outings.

On the women’s side, Arsenal’s Mariona Caldentey collected the PFA Women’s Player of the Year award, having played a key role in the club’s Champions League triumph. Her Gunners teammate and record signing Olivia Smith, took the Women’s Young Player of the Year award.

Meanwhile, former Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford, who recently joined Manchester City, collected the Championship award after keeping 29 clean sheets as the Clarets secured automatic promotion.

Richard Kone, now at QPR, picked up the League One prize thanks to his 18-goal campaign for Wycombe, and Bromley striker Michael Cheek walked away with the League Two honour after bagging 25 goals last season.