Mohamed Salah has once again moved ahead of Lionel Messi in a global player ranking, with the Egyptian forward securing third place for the second consecutive week following his impressive performances for Trabzonspor in Turkey.
The 34-year-old was ranked above the Argentine World Cup winner in the latest ELO standings published by the Football Ranked account, which assesses the 50 best players currently competing outside Europe’s five major leagues.
According to Turkish media outlet 61 Saat, Salah occupied third position, while Messi dropped to fourth, extending the Egyptian’s advantage over the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner in the rankings for another week.
The ELO system takes several factors into consideration, including players’ individual performances over the previous seven days, the quality of their opponents and the results of their recent matches.
Salah’s position reflects the influence he has had in Trabzonspor’s attacking play since joining the Turkish side, particularly in matches against strong opposition.
Salah continues to impress as Osimhen tops ranking
While Salah claimed third place, Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen emerged as the highest-ranked player in the latest assessment.
The Galatasaray forward took the leading position following his influential contribution to his side’s 2-1 victory over Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super League last week.
Osimhen’s performance in the important fixture helped him move to the top of the rankings, while Salah maintained his position among the leading players outside Europe’s five major leagues.
For the Egyptian forward, remaining ahead of Messi for a second successive week represents another notable achievement during his spell in Turkish football.
The ranking also highlights the level of competition among players outside Europe’s leading domestic leagues, with performances over a short period playing an important role in determining their positions.
Trabzonspor prepare for Gaziantep clash
Salah and his Trabzonspor team are now preparing for their next Turkish Super League assignment against Gaziantep on Sunday.
The match, scheduled for 15:00 Cairo time and 16:00 Mecca time, will take place as part of the competition’s 10th round.
There are also expectations that Egyptian Football Association president Hani Abu Rida will attend the encounter.
Trabzonspor will be looking to build on their recent performances, with Salah expected to remain an important figure in the team’s attacking plans.
The Egyptian has made an encouraging start to his career at the club, recording 10 goals and five assists in 13 appearances across all competitions since the beginning of the season.
Those numbers underline his contribution to Trabzonspor and help explain his position among the leading performers in the latest global assessment.
Salah’s impressive numbers since leaving Liverpool
The forward joined Trabzonspor last summer after leaving Liverpool on a free transfer, signing a two-year contract with the Turkish club.
His arrival has brought considerable attention to the team, and his performances have continued to attract interest both in Turkey and internationally.
With 10 goals and five assists from his first 13 matches, Salah has quickly established himself as an influential attacking presence.
His latest position in the ELO rankings provides further recognition of his performances, particularly as he continues to finish above Messi for a second consecutive week.
The Egyptian will now turn his attention to Sunday’s meeting with Gaziantep, where another strong display could further strengthen his standing as Trabzonspor look to continue their campaign in the Turkish Super League.
