Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Mohammed Kudus

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: August 17, 2025

How Mohammed Kudus built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional footballer, known for his versatility as an attacking midfielder or right winger. Currently, he plays for Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and is a member of the Ghana national team. Kudus is a rising star in the world of football, showcasing his talent on both club and international levels.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

January 2018: Joined Nordsjælland

In January 2018, Kudus, along with Ibrahim Sadiq and Gideon Mensah, joined Danish club Nordsjælland from the Right to Dream Academy.

2019: Senior National Team Debut

In 2019, Kudus made his debut for the Ghana senior national team.

2019: Ghana National Team Involvement

Since 2019, Kudus has been a part of the Ghana national team and scored several goals.

July 2020: Signed with Ajax

On 16 July 2020, Kudus signed a five-year contract with Eredivisie club Ajax for €9 million.

October 2020: Champions League Debut and Injury

On 21 October 2020, Kudus debuted in the UEFA Champions League against Liverpool but suffered a meniscus injury after only six minutes, sidelining him for several months.

2020: Domestic Double

After his return from injury, Kudus played in 13 of Ajax's final 14 league games in 2020, as well as 31 minutes of their KNVB Cup semi-final match against Heerenveen as Ajax clinched the domestic double at the end of his first season.

2020: Signed for Ajax

In 2020, Kudus signed for Ajax and went on to win two Eredivisie titles and a KNVB Cup with the club.

February 2021: Return to Starting Eleven and Goal

On 21 February 2021, Kudus returned to Ajax's starting eleven for the first time since October 2020 and scored a goal in a 4–0 win over Sparta Rotterdam.

April 2021: Won KNVB Cup

On 18 April 2021, Kudus won his first career trophy, the 2020–21 KNVB Cup, as Ajax defeated Vitesse 2–1.

2021: KNVB Cup Final Appearance

On 17 April, Kudus came on in the 86th minute for Davy Klaassen in the 2022 KNVB Cup final, which Ajax lost 2–1 to PSV.

September 2022: First Champions League Goal

In September 2022, Kudus scored his first Champions League goal in a 4–0 win over Rangers.

November 2022: 2022 FIFA World Cup

In November 2022, Kudus was called up to the Ghana squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scoring twice against South Korea in a 3-2 win, but Ghana was eliminated after a 2-0 loss to Uruguay.

2022: Eredivisie Title with Ajax

In 2022, Kudus played in 11 out of 13 league matches, starting in two, as Ajax won the 2021–22 Eredivisie.

2022: World Cup Qualification

In 2022, Kudus played in both matches as Ghana qualified for their fourth World Cup tournament.

2022: FIFA World Cup Representation

In 2022, Kudus represented Ghana at the FIFA World Cup.

February 2023: Goal and Tribute to Christian Atsu

On 19 February 2023, Kudus scored from a free-kick against Sparta Rotterdam and paid tribute to Christian Atsu, who died in the 2023 Turkey–Syria earthquake, by revealing a shirt that read "RIP Atsu".

August 2023: Signed with West Ham United

On 27 August 2023, Kudus signed for Premier League club West Ham United on a five-year contract for an undisclosed fee, reported as €44.5m (£38m) plus add-ons.

November 2023: Goal of the Month

In November 2023, Kudus's scissor kick goal against Brentford was voted West Ham's Goal of the Month.

2023: Joined West Ham United

In 2023, Kudus joined West Ham United after his time with Ajax.

2023: Africa Cup of Nations Representation

In 2023, Kudus represented Ghana at the Africa Cup of Nations.

2023: Africa Cup of Nations

In January 2024, Kudus was named in the 27-man squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast.

2023: Goal and Hat-trick in Last Game for Ajax

Kudus began the season scoring in Ajax's opening-day win on 12 August 2023 and scored a hat-trick in his last game for Ajax on 24 August 2023, during a Europa League play-off against Ludogorets.

January 2024: 2023 Africa Cup of Nations

In January 2024, Kudus was named in the squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, scoring a brace against Egypt in a 2–2 draw; Ghana was eliminated in the group stage.

March 2024: Goal of the Season Contender and Top Ghanaian Scorer

In March 2024, Kudus scored a "goal of the season contender" against SC Freiburg and became the top scoring Ghanaian for West Ham, surpassing André Ayew's record.