Mohamed Salah is named FWA Footballer of the Year as Liverpool star is rewarded for stellar season with staggering 90 PER CENT of votes

Mohamed Salah has been voted as the Football Writers’ Assocation (FWA) Footballer of the Year after an incredible season at Liverpool.

The Egyptian notched a staggering 90 per cent of votes to win the award – the most by any player this century – beating out the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Wayne Rooney.

Salah has scored 33 goals and provided 23 assists across all competitions this season, including 28 goals in the Premier League.

This is a record-equalling third time the winger has won the award, having also been honoured for his efforts in 2017-18 and 2021-22 – Henry is the only other player to win it as many times as Salah.

His Liverpool team-mate Virgil van Dijk was Salah’s closest challenger, finishing second in the voting.

Behind the Dutchman was Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, who has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season, and was pivotal in ending the Magpies’ 56-year trophy drought, scoring against Liverpool in the final.

Meanwhile, Arsenal’s Declan Rice finished fourth. Outside of the aforementioned four, 15 other players received votes.

Phil Foden took the award home last season, having been pivotal in helping Manchester City win a record-breaking fourth straight Premier League title.