Egypt’s football icon, Mohamed Salah, has etched his name into history by surpassing two of the greatest players of all time, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, in international goal contributions.
According to international media reports, Salah reached the landmark during the quarter-final of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 against the Ivory Coast, where he scored a decisive goal for Egypt.
The strike took Salah’s combined tally of goals and assists for the Egyptian national team to 100, achieved in just 111 international appearances. By comparison, Messi reached the same mark in 122 matches, while Ronaldo required 136 games, placing Salah ahead of both global superstars in the pace to the milestone.
➡️ Record-Breaking Night For Salah 🔥
Egypt star Mohamed Salah wrote his name in the history books after scoring in his side's 3-2 win over Ivory Coast in the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finasl on Saturday night.
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— Soccer Laduma (@Soccer_Laduma) January 11, 2026Official statistics show that Salah has scored 65 goals and delivered 35 assists for Egypt, underlining his consistent influence in international football. The achievement positions him among the fastest players in history to reach 100 goal contributions at the national level.
Brazilian legend Pelé still holds the overall record, having reached the mark in just 77 matches, while Neymar achieved it in 94 appearances.
Football analysts say the record highlights Salah’s exceptional longevity, efficiency, and leadership for Egypt. By outpacing Messi and Ronaldo in this category, Salah has further strengthened his status as one of the most influential players of his generation on the international stage.
