Mohammed Kudus: Brighton’s Ferdi Kadioglu Reflects on Tough Duel With Tottenham Star
- Mohammed Kudus has taken little time to make his mark at Tottenham Hotspur with his dazzling start in the Premier League
- The Ghanaian winger’s explosive performances have won over Spurs fans but also sparked praise from pundits and even rival players
- Former Ghana international midfielder Dan Owusu has shared his opinion about Mohammed Kudus' 2025/26 form
- Former Ghana international Dan Owusu argues that while Kudus’ creativity and assists have stood out, finding the back of the net is non-negotiable
Mohammed Kudus’ impressive form for Tottenham has attracted compliments from supporters and analysts, with a Brighton & Hove Albion footballer now adding his voice.
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The Ghanaian attacker became the first player to cross the London divide from West Ham to Spurs since Scott Parker in 2011, and he has wasted no time proving why Thomas Frank made him a priority signing.
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From the moment he pulled on the Spurs shirt, Kudus has looked right at home, dazzling fans with his creativity, direct play, and ability to change games almost single-handedly.
Joining this summer, the Nima-born star has quickly established himself as one of the club’s most effective acquisitions in recent years.
So far this campaign, the winger has been pivotal in Tottenham’s strong opening, helping Frank’s men record four victories in their first six fixtures across competitions.
His most eye-catching performance came last weekend against Brighton & Hove Albion, where he inspired Spurs to a 2-2 comeback after falling two goals behind.
Kudus set up both goals in that match and kept Brighton’s defence on edge throughout, as he increased his 2025/26 assists tally to three, according to Transfermarkt stats.
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Kadioglu speaks on facing Tottenham's Kudus
It was a significant outing for Kadioglu, who was making his first Premier League start in nearly a year following a long absence with a toe injury.
The Turkish international shone and was later named sponsors’ man of the match. After the game, he admitted Kudus gave him a serious challenge but expressed satisfaction with his performance, as cited by Tothelaneandback.
“It was difficult. I think first half I did really well, until 65 minutes – then I was a little bit tired. But Kudus is a great player, so he tries to search you every time, one against one. I tried my best today, I gave everything and I think I can look back on a good game.”
Dan Owusu urges Kudus to start scoring
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, former Ghana international Dan Owusu praised Mohammed Kudus for his impressive start at Tottenham but stressed that the attacker must begin scoring goals regularly.
Owusu explained that while Kudus’ creativity and assists have stood out, finding the back of the net is non-negotiable for a forward in the Premier League.
“He has done well so far with his work rate and creating goals, but he needs to start scoring himself. For a player of his quality, goals are essential. That is what will make him world-class.”
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Kudus tops most successful take-ons ranking
In an earlier report, YEN.com.gh revealed that Mohammed Kudus was ranked No.1 in terms of most completed take-ons across Europe’s top five leagues this season, underlining his blistering start at Spurs.
The standings also featured star players such as Kylian Mbappe, Nico Williams and 2025 Ballon d'Or contender Lamine Yamal.
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