Mohamed Salah scored after sprinting 85 metres against Galatasaray. His speed hit 36.5 km/h, sparking a buzz across the football world.
In the eighth‑round Turkish Süper Lig clash between Trabzonspor and Galatasaray, Egyptian star Mohamed Salah displayed an extraordinary burst of speed.
The match is being hailed as one of the fastest ever in Turkish football history, with no player previously covering such a distance before scoring.
The record‑breaking sprint
During a swift counter‑attack, Salah covered roughly 85 metres before slotting the ball past Galatasaray’s keeper, topping a four‑goal showcase for Trabzonspor. Turkish broadcasters reported his peak speed at 36.5 km/h.
- Goal 1 arrived in the 12th minute from a precise pass by Ozgun.
- Goal 2 came in the 27th minute as Salah capitalised on a rebound.
- Goal 3 was netted in the 44th minute, just before halftime.
- Goal 4 was recorded in the 78th minute, sealing Trabzon’s dominance.
Fans flooded social media, with the hashtag #Salah85m trending and exceeding 200,000 mentions within hours.
This speed rivals not only the average in the Turkish league but also the fastest figures recorded in Europe, reinforcing Salah’s reputation as one of the world’s quickest forwards.
Post‑match, the Turkish coach praised Salah, saying he “deserves every accolade for his instant impact” and noted the sprint could boost the team’s title chances.
Analysts also suggested the performance might increase Salah’s market value ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
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