It’s no longer a secret: Egyptian Pharaoh Mohamed Salah is closer than ever to clinching the Ballon d’Or, the prestigious award given to the world’s best football player.

What Salah has accomplished with Liverpool this season borders on the unbelievable. The Egyptian star has stolen the spotlight, transforming Liverpool into a dominant force that bulldozed its way to the top of both the English Premier League and the Champions League, leaving some of Britain and Europe’s biggest clubs in its wake.

Liverpool’s position at the top of the Premier League—with 56 points from just 23 games—and their Champions League success wouldn’t be possible without Salah leading the charge. With 178 Premier League goals to his name, he now ranks among the top six scorers in the history of the world’s most-watched league.

This season, Salah is delivering the best performance of his career. He leads the scoring charts with 21 goals in 23 matches, outpacing Norway’s Erling Haaland by two goals and Nottingham Forest’s New Zealand striker Chris Wood by five. But Salah hasn’t just dominated the scoring charts; he’s also ruling the assists leaderboard with 14 decisive passes, four ahead of Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.

Right now, Mohamed Salah is arguably the best player on the planet—not just for his goals and assists, but for his leadership on the pitch. His presence inspires confidence and elevates the entire team, making him an indispensable figure in the Liverpool lineup.

As Salah edges closer to the Ballon d’Or, he stands on the verge of becoming the first Arab footballer in history to reach such heights. But his rise to superstardom wasn’t a matter of luck—it was the result of years of hard work, perseverance, and overcoming countless obstacles.

The Egyptian Pharaoh’s journey, now at 34 years old, reads like a novel. Fifteen years ago, his career faced early setbacks when he failed to convince Zamalek to sign him. Instead, he began his professional journey with the lesser-known Arab Contractors SC. Every day, he endured five-hour train rides to and from training, all the while dreaming of becoming a global star like France’s Zinedine Zidane or Italy’s Francesco Totti.

For Salah, 2011 marked a turning point. At just 19, he was called up to the Egyptian national team and scored his first international goal against Sierra Leone. That single moment changed his life forever.

With his rising prominence in Egypt, Salah got his big break in Europe with Swiss side FC Basel. But the transition wasn’t easy. Moving from the vibrant streets of Egypt to the quieter, more structured life in Switzerland was a shock in every sense.

Determined to succeed, Salah worked tirelessly both on and off the field. He improved his physical fitness, honed his football skills, learned English, and adapted to Western culture.

One moment he’ll never forget? His first appearance in the Champions League with Basel—a childhood dream realized.

That breakthrough in Europe set the stage for his next big move: a transfer to Chelsea in 2014. But his time in London was brief, lasting just a year before he found his stride with AS Roma in Italy. It was in Rome that Salah’s talent truly shined, catching the attention of football fans and scouts alike.

Then came the moment that changed everything. In the 2017-2018 season, Salah joined Liverpool, a club steeped in history and tradition. From day one, he made an impact, scoring 32 goals in his debut Premier League season. Salah not only won the hearts of fans but also led Liverpool to Champions League and Premier League glory, smashing records along the way.

Now, in the final year of his contract with the Reds, Salah continues to soar, leading the league and capturing the attention of clubs worldwide. From Europe’s elite to Saudi Arabia’s record-breaking offers—Al Hilal reportedly proposed a staggering $60 million annual salary—the world’s biggest teams are rolling out the red carpet for him. But the Pharaoh seems intent on writing more chapters of his success story with Liverpool.

In the coming weeks, all eyes will be on Salah. Will he secure the Ballon d’Or? Will he stay at Liverpool or seek new challenges elsewhere? One thing is certain: Mohamed Salah, the world’s brightest football star and one of its most humble, is far from done.