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Mohammed Kudus

Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, winger, or forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the Ghana national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, winger, or forward for Tottenham Hotspur and the Ghana national team. Born in Accra in 2000, he has also played for Nordsjælland, Ajax, and West Ham United. He is known for his versatility in attacking positions and his left-footed dribbling ability.

Early life and youth career

Kudus was born in Accra, Ghana, and began playing football locally before joining the Right to Dream Academy. He later moved to Europe as a teenager to continue his development.

Club career

He made his professional breakthrough with Nordsjælland in Denmark, then transferred to Ajax in 2020. After two seasons in the Premier League with West Ham United, he joined Tottenham Hotspur in 2025.

International career

Kudus has represented Ghana at senior level since 2019. He is part of the national team setup as an attacking option across midfield and forward roles.

Playing style

Kudus is known for his versatility, left-footed control, dribbling, and ability to play several attacking positions. He has been deployed as an attacking midfielder, winger, and centre-forward.

Key facts

  • Kudus began his senior club career with Nordsjælland in Denmark.
  • He won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup with Ajax.
  • He signed for West Ham United in 2023 and moved to Tottenham Hotspur in July 2025.
  • Kudus is a Ghana international since 2019.
  • He is versatile, playing attacking midfield, right wing, centre-forward, and winger.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mohammed Kudus?
Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays for Tottenham Hotspur and the Ghana national team.
What position does Mohammed Kudus play?
He mainly plays as an attacking midfielder, winger, or forward, depending on team needs.
Which clubs has Mohammed Kudus played for?
He has played for Nordsjælland, Ajax, West Ham United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
When was Mohammed Kudus born?
He was born on 2 August 2000 in Accra, Ghana.
Has Mohammed Kudus won major club honours?
Yes. He won two Eredivisie titles and one KNVB Cup with Ajax.

References

  1. Transfermarkthttps://www.transfermarkt.us/mohammed-kudus/profil/spieler/543499
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, height, position, current club, transfer and contract information.
  2. Premier Leaguehttps://www.premierleague.com/players/51364/
    Supports: Nationality, date of birth, height, position, and West Ham United Premier League record.
  3. Tottenham Hotspurhttps://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/player/460842/mohammed-kudus
    Supports: Current club, nationality, position, move from West Ham United, and biographical background.
  4. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mohammed_Kudus
    Supports: Career chronology, clubs played for, honours, and Ghana national team participation.