Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has heaped praise on Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus for his impressive form since joining Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League.
Kudus, who made a high-profile move from West Ham United to Spurs earlier this summer, has quickly established himself as one of the team’s most influential players.
The 24-year-old scored his first goal for Tottenham in their 2–1 victory over Leeds United at Elland Road on Saturday, capping off a dazzling display.
The Ghana international was instrumental throughout the match, providing a precise through ball for Mathys Tel to open the scoring before restoring Spurs’ lead in the 57th minute with a superb finish from the edge of the box.
His performance brought his tally to five goal involvements this season, one goal and four assists.
Rooney, speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, lauded Kudus’s all-round contribution.
“I think he’s been a breath of fresh air. When you look at the stats from today’s game against Leeds, he’s first in every category: duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the opposition box, and sprints. He’s had a real impact for Tottenham this season,” the England legend said.
“He’s got four assists, which is joint-highest in the Premier League right now, and by far the most successful dribbles. All that was missing was the goal, and I think that strike today will push him to the next level,” he added.
Kudus will now turn his attention to international duty, as he joins the Ghana national team ahead of their decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic and Comoros later this month.
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