Mohamed Salah’s mindset has allowed him to reach the very top of football.

His undying attitude to continue to improve himself physically and mentally has allowed him to enjoy another hugely successful season.

The Egyptian winger currently boasts a hugely impressive goal contribution tally this season with 33 goals and 23 assists in 49 games this season.

Having spent eight years at Liverpool so far, it has been remarkable to see that he isn’t slowing down any time soon, even though he is now 32 years old and competing as a winger in the toughest league in the world.

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Due to his record-breaking season, it has put Mohamed Salah right into the conversation for the most prestigious individual reward in European football – the Ballon D’Or.

The Barcelona boys are up there too, with Raphinha and Yamal currently ranking highly, and Salah may have to defy the odds to win the award due to Liverpool’s early Champions League exit.

Barcelona exited the Champions League recently too, losing to Inter Milan in the semi-finals, so it is now unclear as to who is the frontrunner for the Ballon D’Or.

Ousmane Dembele has also enjoyed a fantastic first season with PSG, leading the line for the French side as they have already wrapped up the league title and have booked their place in this year’s Champions League final.

History has shown us that Champions League success is a big tipping point for winning the award or not.

But you can’t deny Salah’s greatness this season, and winning the Premier League for Liverpool and playing such a major role in that triumph must put him in contention.

Mo Salah has stayed away from the Ballon D’Or conversation for the majority of the season but has now expressed his desire to win the award.

“It is not in my hands, but obviously, one day I’d love to win it for my people… even if I don’t win it, my career will still have been a success.”

“I’m only 32.

And next season looks exciting, with the challenge of defending our title, the CL, AFCON, and hopefully the world Cup.”

“You already know my ambition – to win everything.”

That sentence at the end encapsulates Mohamed Salah, that fierce determination that has spurred him on throughout his career.

Nothing will stop him in his pursuit of further greatness.

The winner of the Ballon D’Or is ultimately decided by France Football, so speaking in this way about the award to the French media is no coincidence.

It could be seen as a way to boost Salah’s chances of securing the award that he has been so close to achieving on many occasions whilst at Liverpool.

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