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With its popularity spread across the world, the Premier League is one of the most popular destinations for the players all around the world. Liverpool FC, being one of the biggest clubs in the league, attracts a number of foreign stars.
At the moment, there is a kind of African revolution going on at Anfield, and the Reds signed a number of African players. There are currently four players of African descent in the Liverpool squad, and they are playing a vital role for the Merseysiders.
The Egyptian Mohamed Salah has received all the limelight in the recent times, but there have been a number of other Africans players who have graced Anfield in Premier League history.
Right on this note, let us take a look at the five best African players to play for Liverpool in the Premier League era.
#5 Momo Sissoko
Injuries limited Momo Sissoko's stay at Anfield for only three years- nevertheless, he was a fan favorite during his time at the club and is one of the finest African players to play for Liverpool in the Premier League.
Known for his tough tackling and strength, Sissoko joined the Reds in 2005 and Rafa Benitez even claimed that he had more potential than Patrick Veiria. He showed glimpses of it during his first season at Anfield- however, a number of serious injuries soon followed and he was never able to fulfil his true potential.
He made 86 appearances in all competitions for the Reds and won one FA Cup, one UEFA Super Cup, and one FA Community Shield with the club.
Sissoko moved to Juventus from Liverpool in 2008 and played for 10 different clubs since leaving Merseyside.
#4 Naby Keita
Maybe it is too early to come to this conclusion, but Naby Keita is an incredible talent and could be counted among the world's best midfielders if he is able to fulfil his potential.
Keita impressed during his spell with RB Leipzig and even made Jurgen Klopp ready to wait for a year to secure the services of the talented midfielder. He was officially signed for the Reds in the summer transfer window of 2018.
The 23-year-old was a part of the Bundesliga Team of the Season 2016-17 and also included in the Champions League Team of the Year 2018. Keita played 58 Bundesliga games for RBL and scored 14 goals in the process.
The Guinean international is a technically strong player, possessing exceptional dribbling and passing ability. He works hard in the defence as well, and is a perfect player for Jurgen Klopp's system.
He played in three out of the opening four fixtures of the Reds this season and received a lot of plaudits for his performances.
#3 Kolo Toure
Kolo Toure didn't join Liverpool during his peak, but his career at the Anfield was very decent and he definitely deserves to be on our list.
The Ivorian international joined the Reds on a free transfer in the summer transfer window of 2014 and played 46 Premier League games for the club. He is a cult figure among the supporters and is loved immensely.
The former Arsenal defender helped Liverpool reach the finals of the Europa League during the 2015-2016 season, which they eventually lost to Sevilla. He was also a part of the Reds' famous 2013-2014 squad, which helped Liverpool to nearly win the league title for the first time in the Premier League Era.
Toure left Liverpool to join the Scottish Premiership side Celtic in 2016, and announced his retirement just after one season with The Bhoys.
#2 Sadio Mane
Eyebrows were raised when Jurgen Klopp decided to splash a huge sum of £34 million to sign Sadio Mane from Southampton, but the Senegalese international is performing brilliantly since his move, and the huge fee looks like a bargain now.
The former Southampton man joined the Reds in the summer transfer window of 2016 and scored 27 goals in 60 Premier League games for the club. He won the Liverpool Player of the Season 2016-17 and was Liverpool's joint top goalscorer in the Champions League last season with 10 goals.
Sadio Mane was the runner-up to his Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah for the African Player of the Year Award in 2017. He was also a part of the CAF African Team of the Season for the last two years.
The 26-year-old is currently the joint-top goalscorer (4 goals) in the Premier League this season, and his consistency will be key for the Reds if they want to seriously challenge Manchester City for the Premier League title.
#1 Mohamed Salah
Arguably the best Premier League player right now, Mohamed Salah is the best African player to ever wear the Liverpool shirt.
The Egyptian has been nothing but a revelation since his move to Anfield, and set a record of scoring the most number of goals (32 goals) in a 38 game Premier League season in 2017-18. He helped Liverpool reach the Champions League finals last campaign after ten years and was voted as the second best forward of the tournament.
The King of Egypt won the African Player of the Season 2017 accolade and was also Liverpool's Player of the Season 2017-18. He holds a number of Liverpool individual awards, being the fastest Liverpool player to score 40 goals, and most goals scored in a debut season by a player, just to name a few.
At 26, Salah is in the prime years of his career and is likely to spend those at Anfield after signing a new long-term deal with the club in July.
