Egyptian winger Mohamed Salah scored his 8th goal of the season in the Süper Lig during Trabzonspor’s win over Beşiktaş (2-0). In 8 league games, he has 8 goals and 3 assists, making 11 direct goal involvements.
Mohamed Salah continues to make headlines in Turkey. The Trabzonspor right winger scored his eighth goal of the season in the Süper Lig during his side’s win over Beşiktaş (2-0), according to Liverpool.com. Another high point for the Egypt international, who is helping his team stay in touch with the top of the table.
At 34, the former Liverpool player is posting impressive numbers: 8 goals and 3 assists in 8 league games, according to Transfermarkt. That makes 11 direct goal involvements, the second-best statistical start in the modern history of the Turkish league, again according to Transfermarkt. Figures that illustrate his immediate impact at Trabzonspor.
A thunderous start to the season
Arriving in the summer of 2026 from Liverpool, Mohamed Salah plays under head coach Thomas Reis, with whom Trabzonspor are establishing themselves as title contenders after a mixed start to their European campaign.
Thanks to this win over Beşiktaş, Trabzonspor now sit fourth in the Süper Lig, moving ahead of their opponents on the day and staying in touch with leaders Galatasaray, according to Liverpool.com.
In the Conference League, Trabzonspor began with a 4-2 win over KuPS Kuopio, with Salah starting, according to UEFA.
A heavy legacy at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah left Liverpool in the summer of 2026 after nine seasons, during which he scored 257 goals. He ranks third in the Reds’ all-time scoring charts, according to Liverpool FC.
In England, the press are wondering about the void left by his departure, as Liverpool did not sign a natural right winger, according to the Liverpool Echo.
His contract with Trabzonspor runs until 30 June 2028, according to Transfermarkt. At the same time, he remains the captain and emblematic leader of the Egypt national team, managed by Hossam Hassan, again according to Transfermarkt.
On to matchday 9
The outlet The Kopite View praises the Egyptian’s form: “At 34, he still finds the back of the net, creates opportunities for his teammates and makes a decisive difference.”
Trabzonspor will play matchday 9 of the Süper Lig this weekend.