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Mohamed Salah wins Premier League Player of the Month award for October 2023.
Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has been named the Premier League’s Player of the Month for his outstanding performances in October 2023. The Egyptian forward showcased remarkable form during the month, commencing with a brace in Liverpool’s 2-2 draw against Brighton.
Salah continued his goal-scoring exploits a week later, securing another double in Liverpool’s 2-0 home victory over rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby. His fifth goal of the month came against Nottingham Forest, earning him a nomination for the Player of the Month award and placing him on a six-man shortlist.
Despite facing strong competition from players like Douglas Luiz, Bryan Mbeumo, Pedro Neto, Declan Rice, and Cristian Romero, Salah emerged victorious in the vote, securing the award for the fifth time in his Premier League career.
In total, Salah has netted 10 goals and provided four assists in 16 matches across all competitions this season, further solidifying his impact for Liverpool.
Your @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month for October needs no introduction…
👏 @MoSalah 👏@LFC | #PLAwards pic.twitter.com/KaaQZpur28
— Premier League (@premierleague) November 10, 2023
Mohamed Salah’s exceptional performances in October have earned him the prestigious EA SPORTS Premier League Player of the Month award. This marks Salah’s fifth time receiving the accolade, placing him alongside football greats Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie. Notably, Salah now boasts more Player of the Month awards than any other currently active Premier League player.
In terms of total awards, Salah stands in the company of football legends Cristiano Ronaldo, Steven Gerrard, Harry Kane, and Sergio Aguero, all of whom have won the award on more occasions.
The list reads:
7 awards: Sergio Aguero, Harry Kane
6 awards: Steven Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo
5 awards: Mohamed Salah, Wayne Rooney, and Robin van Persie
Five goals including a Merseyside derby brace for October's @premierleague Player of the Month!
Congratulations, @MoSalah. #FC24 pic.twitter.com/9E1GmPVlJl
— EA SPORTS FC (@EASPORTSFC) November 10, 2023