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In what feels like the worst-kept secret in English football, the Premier League’s latest Hall of Fame announcement has all but confirmed an inevitable Liverpool decision — Mohamed Salah’s future induction.
Earlier this week, Chelsea icon Eden Hazard was officially unveiled as the newest member of the Premier League Hall of Fame, following Manchester United legend Gary Neville, who was inducted just last weekend.
With their names added, the exclusive list now features only 24 players and two managers — a true elite of English football.
At present, Liverpool’s sole representative remains Steven Gerrard, but after today’s announcement, there’s a growing sense of certainty that another Red is on his way in.
And the name on everyone’s lips? Mohamed Salah.
Salah’s Hall of Fame Induction — Only a Matter of Time
The ongoing fan debate comparing Eden Hazard and Mohamed Salah has dominated every international break in recent years. Both are widely hailed as two of the greatest Premier League wingers of the modern era.
Outside of Thierry Henry, Hazard is now the only other winger to be honoured with Hall of Fame recognition. Notably, Cristiano Ronaldo — often picked on the right flank in all-time XIs — remains absent, despite Liverpool fans’ long-held belief that Salah’s record outshines them all.
This isn’t to downplay Hazard’s brilliance. The Belgian’s eight-season spell in London saw him deliver 84 goals, 54 assists, and two Premier League titles under different managers. His raw dribbling and pitch dominance often went beyond statistics — he was, without question, a joy to watch.
But Numbers Don’t Lie — Salah’s Legacy is Unmatched
Still, when the numbers speak, Salah’s record is emphatic.
Across twelve Premier League seasons — including his earlier stint with Chelsea — the Egyptian king boasts 189 goals and 89 assists in 310 appearances, more than double Hazard’s goals and nearly double his assists.
Salah’s catalogue of iconic moments is staggering — from record-breaking debut seasons to unforgettable goals against top rivals.
Against the traditional ‘big six’, Salah has delivered 50 goals and 22 assists in just 83 games — a level of consistency Hazard never reached.
In terms of accolades, Hazard never claimed the Premier League Golden Boot, though he did win the Playmaker Award once.
Salah, by contrast, owns four Golden Boots, two Playmaker Awards, and has been crowned PFA Player of the Year three times — compared to Hazard’s single triumph.
On team honours, they now stand level, with both stars having two Premier League titles — Salah’s coming under Jürgen Klopp (2020) and Arne Slot (2025).
The Verdict — A Hall of Fame Future Written in Stone
To be clear, this isn’t to diminish Eden Hazard’s well-deserved place in history — far from it.
But if his record is enough to earn a Hall of Fame spot, then Mohamed Salah’s inclusion is not a question of “if,” but “when.”
For nearly a decade, Salah has redefined consistency, producing what rival fans call “a typical Salah game” — an average performance capped by yet another goal or assist.
Now, as age begins to slow him slightly, it’s easy to overlook just how spectacular his prime truly was — eight glittering seasons of record-breaking brilliance that cemented his status as one of the all-time Premier League greats.
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The Premier League may have inducted Hazard this week — but make no mistake, the next inevitable headline reads:
“Mohamed Salah joins the Hall of Fame.”
Because when it comes to impact, longevity, and legacy, no one has done it quite like the Egyptian King.
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