Mohammed Kudus: profile
Mohammed Kudus (born 2 August 2000 in Accra, Ghana) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
Kudus made the step into senior football with FC Nordsjælland in 2018. He has played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2018. The busiest spell of his career was at AFC Ajax (2020–2023): 65 appearances and 17 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 204 appearances and 46 goals.
At international level, Kudus has represented Ghana (2019–present), earning 46 caps and scoring 13 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Zimbabwe on 9 October 2021 (World Cup Qualification). He also played for Ghana at under-17 and under-20 level.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2019 (aged about 19)
- First international goal
- 2021 – aged 21 (match)
- Club career
- 2018–present (9 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Denmark, Netherlands and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.23 (46 in 204)
- Height
- 175 cm — taller than 28% of Ghanaian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Tottenham Hotspur F.C. (2025)
- Shares a birthday with
- Nacer Chadli, Mustafa Mansour and Kamel Masoud (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018–2020 |  FC Nordsjælland |
Danish Superliga | 51 | 14 |
| 2020–2023 | AFC Ajax | Eredivisie | 65 | 17 |
| 2023–2025 |  West Ham United F.C. |
EFL Championship | 65 | 13 |
| 2025– | Tottenham Hotspur F.C. |
Premier League | 23 | 2 |
| Total | 204 | 46 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 |  Ghana U17 |
Under-17 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018–2019 | Ghana U20 |
Under-20 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019– | Ghana |
Senior | 46 | 13 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 Oct 2021 | Ghana 3–1 Zimbabwe | 5 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 28 Nov 2022 | South Korea 2–3 Ghana | 34 | FIFA World Cup |
| 3 | 28 Nov 2022 | South Korea 2–3 Ghana | 68 | FIFA World Cup |
| 4 | 18 Jan 2024 | Egypt 2–2 Ghana | 45 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 5 | 18 Jan 2024 | Egypt 2–2 Ghana | 71 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 6 | 24 Mar 2025 | Madagascar 0–3 Ghana | 58 | World Cup Qualification |
| 7 | 12 Oct 2025 | Ghana 1–0 Comoros | 47 | World Cup Qualification |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Mohammed Kudus?
Mohammed Kudus was born on 2 August 2000, which makes him 26 years old.
Where was Mohammed Kudus born?
Mohammed Kudus was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Mohammed Kudus play for?
Mohammed Kudus plays international football for Ghana. He has 46 caps and 13 goals on record.
Which clubs has Mohammed Kudus played for?
Mohammed Kudus's recorded clubs are FC Nordsjælland, AFC Ajax, West Ham United F.C. and Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
What team does Mohammed Kudus play for now?
According to the latest data, Mohammed Kudus plays for Tottenham Hotspur F.C..
How tall is Mohammed Kudus?
Mohammed Kudus is 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Mohammed Kudus play?
Mohammed Kudus plays as a forward.
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