Mohamed Salah’s brother Nasr Salah has often being dubbed as his lookalike
Egyptian footballer Mohamed Salah is in headlines due to his contract with Liverpool as reports surfaced online indicating that speculations swirls around his future.
For the unfamiliar, Mohamed Salah’s performances this season have been nothing short of remarkable, dispelling any notions that he might be considering an exit.
With 12 goals and 10 assists already, the Egyptian forward remains a vital figure for Liverpool.
Yet, pundit Paul Merson has controversially suggested that Salah should not be offered a new contract, despite his consistent contributions.
Who is Nasr Salah, the younger brother of footballer Mohamed Salah likened as his twin
Mohamed Salah whose full name is Mohamed Salah Hamed Mahrous Ghaly, was born on June 15, 1992 to his father, Salah Ghaly, while the information about his mother aren’t available.
Despite initially encouraging him to focus on academics, his parents recognized his natural talent for soccer and supported his journey.
His father, especially, played a crucial role in helping young Mohamed train, often traveling long distances for practice sessions.
Salah also has a younger brother, Nasr, who is a prominent figure in Egypt. Close in age, the brothers share a striking resemblance and an inseparable bond and have often been termed as twin brothers due to the likeliness in their looks.
Nasr had gotten married back in 2020and the ceremony was held at a hall on the Alexandria-Tanta Road in Cairo and was attended by the couple’s relatives and some public figures as requested by Salah’s family.
Career
Standing at 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in), the right winger began his career in 2010 at Al Mokawloon, where he spent two years. In 2012, he transferred to Basel, wherein he developed as a player and won two Swiss Super League titles.
In 2014, he joined hands with Chelsea for approximately £11 million. However, as the forward had a limited play time with the club, he was loaned to Fiorentina and Roma.
Later, the club signed him full-time for €15 million. His record breaking deal comes in 2017, when the 32-year-old joined Liverpool for £36.5m
Wife and Children
Salah’s wife, Magi Sadeq, has been his unwavering pillar of support. The couple met during their school days in Basion Gharbia, Egypt, and tied the knot in 2013. Magi, is a Biotechnology graduate from Alexandria University.
The couple has two daughters. Their eldest, Makka, born in 2014, and youngest, who was born in 2020, Kayan, whose arrival coincided with the peak of Salah’s career following Liverpool’s Champions League victory in 2019.
makka, nasr (salah's brother) and maggie reacting to salah's penalty miss😭😭💔 pic.twitter.com/LcFndfrFfr
— dee (@lfcsalahh) November 27, 2024
Contract and Net Worth
As per various reports, Mohamed Salah has a whopping net worth $90 million in 2024. The professional footballer’s contract will expire June 30, 2025. Salah reportedly earns approximately £350,000 weekly and £18,200,000 yearly.