Who is Mohammed Kudus? Inside the life of Tottenham Hotspur’s versatile winger

Mohammed Kudus is a professional football player who plays as a winger for Tottenham Hotspur.

Mohammed Kudus is a versatile winger, capable of operating across multiple roles in the final third – be it from wide areas, in behind the striker, or even centrally.

The Ghanaian international is renowned for his flair, dribbling ability, raw pace and physical strength, often leaving defenders for dead with a dazzling combination of feints, close control, and unpredictability in one-on-one situations.

Kudus has already showcased his talent across Europe and in the Premier League, and with his recent move to Tottenham Hotspur from West Ham United ahead of the 2025/26 campaign, he became the club’s fourth most expensive signing and the first player to cross the divide between the two clubs in over a decade.

Here is a closer look into the life and career of Tottenham Hotspur’s new number 20 – Mohammed Kudus.

Who is Mohammed Kudus?

Born on 2 August 2000 in Nima, Ghana, Mohammed Kudus stands at 1.75m (5 ft 9) and currently plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur under head coach Thomas Frank.

Kudus developed through the renowned Right to Dream Academy in Ghana before making the move to Europe with Danish side Nordsjaelland in January 2018.

Only three days after turning 18, Kudus made his professional debut for the club, starting up front in a 2–0 defeat against Brondby IF, and in doing so became the ninth youngest debutant in the club’s history.

Mohammed Kudus at Ajax – injuries, trophies and development years

On 16 July 2020, Kudus made the step up to Ajax for a reported fee of €9 million (£7.6 million), penning a five-year deal. He debuted in the Eredivisie on 20 September and went on to make an instant impact with a goal and three assists in his first three games.

Kudus’ Champions League debut came shortly after, against Liverpool, though his night ended prematurely due to a meniscus injury that ruled him out for months.

After returning in early 2021, Kudus gradually found form, scoring in a 4–0 win over Sparta Rotterdam and playing 13 of the final 14 league games as Ajax secured a domestic double.

His 2020–21 campaign ended with 22 appearances, four goals and three assists, alongside the KNVB Cup title. Injury issues continued into the 2021–22 season, with Kudus missing over two months due to an ankle problem and a rib fracture while on international duty.

Despite limited starts, he made important contributions, including a goal in a 5–0 win over Fortuna Sittard and featured in 11 of the last 13 league fixtures as Ajax clinched the Eredivisie title.

Mohammed Kudus breakthrough at Ajax and West Ham

The 2022–23 campaign proved to be Kudus’ breakout year at Ajax. He scored his first Champions League goal in a 4–0 win over Rangers and later made headlines with a free-kick goal against Sparta Rotterdam, lifting his shirt in tribute to Christian Atsu. Kudus ended the season with 18 goals and seven assists across 42 appearances in all competitions.

He kicked off the following season with a goal against Heracles and signed off with a Europa League hat-trick versus Ludogorets.

On 27 August 2023, Kudus joined West Ham United for £38 million plus add-ons, becoming the third Ghanaian to represent the club.

He scored on multiple fronts – including a brace in the Europa League and a stunning scissor-kick against Brentford, which earned him Goal of the Month.

Kudus also scored a solo effort dubbed a ‘goal of the season contender’ by Joe Cole in a 5–0 win over Freiburg. His 13-goal tally made him West Ham’s all-time top-scoring Ghanaian, surpassing Andre Ayew, and he finished the campaign with the most successful dribbles in the league – 124 in total.

Tottenham Hotspur sign Mohammed Kudus for £55m

On 10 July 2025, Tottenham confirmed the signing of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham United for £55 million, tying the Ghana international down to a six-year contract. Kudus retained his favoured number 20 shirt, previously worn at both Ajax and for the national team.

Kudus has already featured in pre-season against Reading on July 19 2025, under new manager Thomas Frank, grabbing an assist by setting up Luka Vuskovic with a pinpoint cut-back at the edge of the box.

His arrival adds serious firepower to Tottenham’s frontline and continues a trend of ambitious signings in north London, with Kudus sitting fourth on Spurs’ all-time list of most expensive signing.

Mohammed Kudus career honours and individual awards

Kudus has enjoyed a trophy-laden early career, having lifted the Eredivisie twice and the KNVB Cup with Ajax.

The list below outlines his growing list of personal honours, which include multiple national and continental accolades that underline his rise to prominence:

• Ghana Footballer of the Year (2023)
• SWAG Sports Personality of the Year (2022, 2023)
• SWAG Foreign Footballer of the Year (2021–2023)
• Eredivisie Talent of the Month (May 2021)
• Multiple inclusions in Eredivisie Team of the Month
• IFFHS CAF Youth Team of the Year (2020)
• CAF Team of the Year (2023, 2024)
• West Ham Goal of the Season (2023–24)
• UEFA Europa League Goal of the Season (2023–24

Mohammed Kudus club career stats

Kudus has racked up over 230 senior appearances across four different teams in Europe, with Ajax coming in as the club he has played the most games for.

Mohammed Kudus positional breakdown by appearances and output

Kudus is known for his tactical flexibility and technical quality across attacking and midfield roles. The winger is capable of doing a job as a centre-forward, right winger, attacking midfielder, central midfielder, and left winger.

He is most prolific playing off the right, as he as managed 31 goal involvements, scoring 21 times and assisting ten from that position.

Mohammed Kudus injury record by season

While Kudus has endured a fair share of injuries early in his career, recent campaigns have shown better consistency in availability. The table below summarises his time on the sidelines season by season:

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