"Last season, he topped the Premier League scoring charts with 29 goals in 38 appearances and added 18 assists - a tally of 47 goal involvements, the highest ever by a player in a 38-game Premier League season (shared the record with Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole). Leading Liverpool to the championship last season, Salah's consistent output, clutch moments, and ability to drag Liverpool through massive fixtures should have had him in serious contention for first."
"Mac Allister's ranking undersells his importance. He quietly became one of Liverpool's unsung heroes throughout the title run last year. Playing mostly in midfield, he contributed decisively with both goals and assists (seven each in all competitions) from the No. 10 role after joining Liverpool. Last season, the Argentine international scored five goals and produced five assists. His positional shift and ability to link play while also helping defen"
Liverpool placed multiple players among the 2025 Ballon d'Or nominees, but several performances suggested higher finishes were warranted. Mohamed Salah finished fourth after topping the Premier League with 29 goals and adding 18 assists, totaling 47 goal involvements—the highest in a 38-game Premier League season (shared with Alan Shearer and Andrew Cole)—and helped lead Liverpool to the championship despite being 32. Salah was one of only two African nominees alongside Serhou Guirassy of Dortmund, prompting comparisons to George Weah. Alexis Mac Allister ranked 22nd, contributing important goals and assists from a No. 10 midfield role.
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