Mohammed Kudus shines as Tottenham Hotspur dig out crucial win at Leeds United
Scoring his first goal for Tottenham since moving from West Ham United in the summer, Mohammed Kudus broke a duck which could’ve ended long ago. The 25-year-old Ghanian international has been Spurs’ best attacker this season, and him scoring the goal against Leeds could not have come at a better time for the club.
10 appearances, one goal and five assists for Kudus across all competitions this season. His positioning, anticipation, and calmness under pressure earned praise from pundits and fans alike. Beyond scoring, his pressing, link-up play, and intelligent off-the-ball movement demonstrated the versatility that manager Thomas Frank values highly.
Reflecting on his performance after the match, here is what Kudus explained via the club’s social media channels:
As he rightly points out, with the barrage of pressing and chance creation Leeds had towards the closing stages of the game, the game could go either way. That is why it came down to who wanted to get the result more, who had the hunger and determination instead of a straightforward game of football.
Kudus’ confidence shone through, and it’s clear he is beginning to cement himself as a key figure in Spurs’ attacking setup. Delivering in crucial moments against a tough side would surely help lift the team’s morale apart from obviously securing points.
If he keeps this level up, Kudus could become one of Tottenham’s standout performers for the season and beyond. With this win, Tottenham climb the league table and inch closer to Arsenal, and Kudus’ confident display has given supporters reason to believe he can play a pivotal role in the months ahead.
Some player, Mo!
What’s got him to Tottenham is the way he can balance out his explosiveness with brilliant levels of technique too. His direct style makes him constantly look to take on defenders and create opportunities, but there’s a layer of finesse to his game that often goes unnoticed. While his bursts of pace and sharp turns catch the eye, Kudus is a highly technical player. He drives forward with the ball at his feet, head up, always scanning for options to play in teammates or fashion a chance himself.
In 80 appearances across all competitions for a “kick-it-out from the back” West Ham side, he scored 19 goals and secured 13 assists to boot too. At a possession-heavy side like ours, he shall sure improve on the numbers and show why the club put in so much effort to drag him out of East London towards the North. If he continues to combine technique, creativity and hard work, Spurs may have found the ideal spark to drive their attack through the season.
