Mohamed Salah has reached another historic milestone with Liverpool, becoming the club’s most-capped player in the UEFA Champions League after surpassing the long-standing record held by Jamie Carragher.
The Egyptian forward achieved the feat during Liverpool’s latest Champions League outing, making his 81st appearance in the competition for the Reds.
In doing so, Salah moved ahead of Carragher, who previously held the record with 80 European appearances for the club.
The milestone further highlights Salah’s remarkable journey at Anfield since arriving from Roma in 2017.
Over the years, the prolific attacker has been a constant presence in Liverpool’s European campaigns, consistently delivering decisive moments on the continent’s biggest stage.
In addition to his record number of appearances, Salah has also produced outstanding attacking numbers in the competition.
The forward has registered 46 goals and 18 assists in the Champions League for Liverpool, underlining his role as one of the club’s most influential European performers in the modern era.
Before overtaking Carragher, Salah had already surpassed another Liverpool icon, Steven Gerrard, whose 73 Champions League appearances once represented the benchmark for longevity and leadership in the club’s European history.
Since making his Champions League debut for Liverpool during the 2017 qualifiers, Salah has produced several unforgettable moments.
Among the most iconic was his goal in the 2019 Champions League final against Tottenham Hotspur, which helped secure Liverpool’s sixth European title.
Beyond his success at Anfield, Salah has also featured in the competition for Basel, Chelsea and Roma, demonstrating his extensive experience in Europe’s elite tournament.
As Liverpool continue their latest Champions League campaign, Salah’s record-breaking appearance tally stands as a testament to both his consistency and his lasting influence at the club.
With more matches still to come, the Egyptian star now has the chance to extend the record even further while strengthening his legacy as one of Liverpool’s greatest-ever players in Europe.
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