Following a fruitful spell at AS Roma between 2015 and 2017, one preceded by appearances at El Mokawloon, Basel, Chelsea and Fiorentina, Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah moved to Liverpool, scoring on his debut appearance, setting the pace for an unforgettable legacy at the club.

Born in Basyoun, Egypt, Salah has not just grown to become one of the greatest players to put on the red jerseys of the club but has set the bar so high for any other Egyptian who would ever feature for the club. Little wonder he’s often hailed ‘The Egyptian King’.

But, with over 130 goals in all competitions since his joining, where does the Egyptian wing wizard, Salah, stand on the roll call of Liverpool’s greatest players of all time?

Liverpool’s Greatness Roll-Call
1. Steven Gerrard (1998 – 2015)
Considered the club’s greatest ever, only a few men can boast of almost achieving the legacy Steven Gerrard forged at Liverpool. Almost.

In a career spanning 17-years, Gerrard gave Liverpool fans momentous moments in the European Cup with his unforgettable half-volley against Olympiacos, and a barely believable last-minute equaliser in the FA Cup final against West Ham United in 2006.

A year before that, it was his header that kick-started the Miracle in Istanbul that saw Liverpool lift the Champions League. Although the Premier League title eluded Gerrard’s boisterous trophy cabinet with the Reds, his ability to both feature in Liverpool’s all-time top five for both appearances and goals – the only Liverpool player to achieve such – leaves his legacy as one, unmatched.

2. Kenny Dalglish (1977 – 1990)
A first stint at Anfield as a player saw Kenny Dalglish score a whopping 172 goals in 515 appearances for the club. A goal record that placed him seventh on Liverpool’s all-time scoring list. But it was not just Dalglish’s scoring prowess that made him stand out at the club, it was also his ability to replace departing club legend Kevin Keegan.

Coming into the team as a 26-year-old in 1977, Dalglish lived up to expectations, crowning his first season by topping the club’s goalscoring charts and netting the winner in a European Cup final. A start to an eventually illustrious time at the club which boasted of six English league championships, the FA Cup, four League Cups, five FA Charity Shields, three European Cups and one European Super Cup.

‘King Kenny’ would return for a second and third spell at Anfield in 1985 and 2011, but this time, as a manager.

3. Ian Rush (1980 – 1987, 1988 – 1996)
A classic number nine putting on the shirt number ‘9’. That’s what Ian Rush was, for Liverpool. Over sixteen years at Liverpool, the Welshman scored at a record 346 goals in 660 appearances, making him the most lethal player to ever feature for the club.

Rush’s predatory instincts were one of Liverpool’s most important assets to their English and European dominance in the 1980s. Loved at Anfield, feared at every opposition ground, Rush ensured he made the 1983-84 season his finest, scoring a remarkable 47-goal haul. 1996 would be the year Liverpool would bid farewell to Rush following his agreement to join Juventus.

4. Robbie Fowler (1993–2001, 2006–2007)
Robbie Fowler in his childhood days was that Everton supporter who loathed Ian Rush’s achievements with Liverpool. Upon leaving the Reds in 2007, Fowler stood sixth on the club’s list of all-time scorers.

Nicknamed ‘God’ by the Anfield crowd due to his finishing, Fowler’s finest moment as a Red came against Arsenal on 28 August 1994 when he scored three goals in the space of 4 minutes and 33 seconds – the fastest hat-trick in Liverpool’s history till date.

5. MOHAMED SALAH (2017 – PRESENT)
Arriving at Anfield in 2017, ‘The Egyptian King’, Salah, announced himself to Liverpudlians by claiming Premier League’s Golden Boot after an impressive tally of 32 goals, and breaking the record for a 38-game season. He would go on to win the same award the following season, but this time, with lesser goals, sharing it with Pierre Aubameyang and teammate Sadio Mané.

Despite spending just 4 years at the club so far, Salah already holds Liverpool’s records for most goals in a debut season, most goals in a season by a Liverpool player in the Premier League era, most continental goals in a season, most games scored in a single campaign, and most goals in a season by a Liverpool player in the Premier League.

6. Luis Suarez (2011 – 2014)
Following the January 2011 transfer window which saw the “Torres to Chelsea” deal create a void in Liverpool’s attack, Luis Suarez became the all-important replacement. He became an instant hit at Anfield despite spending just three years at the club. Before his departure to Barcelona in 2014, Suarez became the first Liverpool player to score thirty goals in a season in the Premier League era since Fernando Torres did in 2007/08.

7. Jamie Carragher (1997 – 2013)
Only behind Ian Callaghan by 120 games, Jamie Carragher finished his football career as Liverpool’s second-longest ever serving player, having featured 737 times in all competitions for the club. His spell spanning 17 seasons meant Carragher would lead his side to two FA Cups, three League Cups, two Community Shields, one Champions League, one UEFA Cup, and two Super Cups.

8. Kevin Keegan (1971 – 1977)
“A player of exceptional potential” is what Kevin Keegan was often described as. His six-year spell at the club saw him score 100 goals while featuring in 323 games across all competitions. Often the man who would steal the headlines on the big occasions, Keegan’s contributions to the club saw them lift the League Championship (3), the FA Cup (1), the European Cup (1), and the UEFA Cup (2). Little wonder he was named the FWA Footballer of the Year in 1976.

9. Billy Liddell (1939 – 1961)
According to Liverpudlians of a particular generation, Billy Liddell would remain the greatest-ever player to pull on a red jersey. Although Liddell could only boast of one trophy in his playing career at Anfield, his 228 goals in over 500 games for the club was enough to ensure his fame could spread far beyond the boundaries of Merseyside.

10. Graeme Souness (1978 – 1984)
A true midfield maestro is what Graeme Souness was at Anfield. In a career spanning 6-years, Souness captained the successful Liverpool team of the early 1980s. The 1983/84 season which would be Souness’ last at Anfield, would see Liverpool win the league title for the third year in a row, and Souness come second in the PFA’s Player of the Year voting.

Outside The Top 10
11. John Barnes

12. Ian Callaghan

13. Xabi Alonso

14. Fernando Torres

15. Phil Neal

16. Pepe Reina

17. Sami Hyypia

18. Michael Owen

19. Ray Clemence

20. Steve McManaman

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I believe so, scoring 100 goals and being consistent season in and out over the years qualifies him as an icon

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I believe so, scoring 100 goals and being consistent season in and out over the years qualifies him as an icon

Indeed. And he has more years to prove his excellence!