Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane Head-to-Head Stats | Assists | AFCON | Goals | FIFA 22

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah will be seen playing on Sunday night but this time, they will be on the opposite team, as Mane’s Senegal and Salah’s Egypt will take on each other in one of Africa’s most anticipated showdowns, the African Cup of Nations final. 

Mane has been spectacular in the African Cup of Nation 2022, as he registered three goals and two assists in this year’s tournament. The 29-year-old would want to heal his wounds of the 2019 African Cup of Nations' final loss to Algeria.  

Sadio Mane has played a pivotal role in Senegal’s route to the final. And he will be brimming with confidence when he meets his counterpart, Mohamed Salah. 

Mohamed Salah has been decent in the African Cup of Nations, with two goals and an assist. Egypt have not won the AFCON since 2010, and Salah would want to make amends this time by bringing the Cup home, which will be a monumental achievement for the Liverpool talisman. 

Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane: Club stats 

Both players have evolved into absolute star players for their club and country. Mohamed Salah is about to reach 500 club career appearances, while Sadio Mane is close to scoring 200 goals club goals. 

Sadio Mane and Mohamed Salah have won the same number of trophies with different clubs. But what makes them unique is they are two of the most important players for Liverpool and both cause a great threat when they play together on either flank. 

Their club stats is awe-inspiring, although Salah edges Mane in Club stats with more goals, assist and Goals per match. 

Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane: National team stats 

Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane: Playing style

At 29 most players lose their pace, but Mohamed Salah has still been as fast as he used to. Regarded as quick with tactical thinking and an eye for goal with an explosive pace. 

Salah has everything in his pedigree, he is clinical in front of goals and has excellent dribbling skills. 

The 29-year-old first touch and ball control are immaculate, he plays as a winger; this helps him play quick football with his stronger foot, and he also uses body feint to beat defenders and score goals.

On the other hand, Sadio Mane has the same ability as Salah. Quick with excellent dribbling skills and high concentration in the game. 

He is also good in the air with his tactical awareness, decision-making, creativity, balance, and touches on the ball. Mane is more like a player who finds space and get into a good position with his astute thinking. 

Mane first reads the game and tries to soak up the pressure. He also presses relentlessly to win the ball back. And then he hits them with his pace, allowing himself to cut into the centre and shoot on goal with his stronger foot. 

Mohamed Salah vs Sadio Mane: FIFA 22 stats