(MENAFN) Egyptian and Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah the 2017/18 has picked up the English Premiership Players' Player of the Year award, becoming the first Egyptian ever to win the prestigious prize.
In a remarkable feat, the Egyptian king snatched the celebrated award after fierce competition with Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne and Spurs forward Harry Kane, to become the first Egyptian player to win the award.
The 25-year-old is top of the Premier League's goal scoring table with 31 goals - averaging more than a goal a game.
"It's an honour and especially as it's voted by the players. I am happy and proud," Salah said.
Asked how it feels to become the first Egyptian to pick up the prize, he said: "Hopefully I'm not the last one. I'm very proud to win and I've worked very hard."
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