Mohamed Salah has rewritten the history books in the Turkish Super League, becoming the first player in the competition's modern era to accumulate seven goals and three assists in just seven matches. The Egyptian forward's extraordinary start to the season continued on Saturday as Trabzonspor secured a commanding 3-0 victory away at Samsunspor, despite playing with ten men for much of the contest.
Salah's impact was felt throughout the encounter. He set up the third goal for Francolino in the 40th minute, extending his playmaking tally and cementing his status as the league's most prolific creator. Though he departed in the 77th minute—replaced by Nigeria's Paul Onuachu—his fingerprints were all over another dominant display from the Turkish champions' challengers.
Leading Both Attacking Categories
The 32-year-old Egyptian sits atop the Turkish Super League scoring charts alongside Gift Orban, though his broader attacking contribution sets him apart from the competition. His three assists level him with Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray, yet Salah's goal-to-match ratio represents an unprecedented efficiency for the division. Notable strikers trailing in the goal count include Osimhen and Galatasaray teammate Vedat Muriqi on six, Eldor Shomurodov on six, and Dusan Vlahovic of Besiktas on five.
Trabzonspor's league position reflects Salah's influence. The club currently sits third with 13 points from four wins and two draws—just three points behind Galatasaray at the summit. The squad's resilience in Saturday's match, maintaining their attacking threat while down to ten men, underscores how Salah's presence elevates the entire team's confidence and execution. As the Turkish Super League enters its crucial middle phase, his early-season dominance suggests Trabzonspor remain genuine title contenders alongside the traditional powerhouses.
