- Wayne Rooney heaps praise on Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus, calling him “a joy to watch” after his brilliant debut strike for Tottenham
- The 25-year-old lit up Elland Road with his speed, flair, and creativity, dominating several key performance metrics
- According to the Premier League icon, Kudus’ first goal for Spurs will only boost his confidence and push him to “the next level.”
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has showered Mohammed Kudus with glowing praise following the Ghanaian forward’s outstanding performance in Tottenham Hotspur’s 2-1 victory over Leeds United in the Premier League on October 4, 2025.
The 25-year-old attacker stole the headlines after scoring his first goal for Spurs, playing a central role in Thomas Frank’s side’s relentless attacking rhythm as they continued their strong start to the 2025/26 Premier League season.
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Kudus dazzled throughout the clash at Elland Road, blending flair, pace, and skill to torment the Leeds defence and drive Spurs toward a crucial win in Matchweek 7, according to the Premier League.
Rooney: “Kudus is a joy to watch”
Speaking on BBC’s Match of the Day, Rooney couldn’t hide his admiration for the former Ajax and West Ham star, describing his display as “a joy to watch.”
“He’s in incredible form right now. When you look at today’s numbers, duels won, successful dribbles, shots, touches in the box, and sprints, he’s leading across all those areas,” Rooney said.
The ex-Manchester United captain added that Mohammed Kudus has settled in seamlessly at Tottenham and is already among the Premier League’s most thrilling players this campaign.
Kudus dominates the EPL’s dribbling charts
According to Transfermarkt, Kudus has registered four assists in seven Premier League matches, while also topping the league for successful dribbles. Rooney believes those stats underline how influential the Ghanaian has become in Tottenham’s fluid attacking setup.
“He’s made a massive impact since joining Spurs. With four assists already and now a goal, he’s proving to be one of the signings of the season. If he keeps this up, he’ll be among the best players in the Premier League.”
First Spurs goal fuels Kudus’ confidence
Kudus’ debut goal couldn’t have come at a better moment, as his strike helped Spurs overcome a resilient Leeds side in front of their home crowd, with the ex-Ajax man now in really hot form, earning huge attention from the respected Wayne Rooney.
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Rooney, who scored 253 goals in 559 appearances for Manchester United, believes that the breakthrough goal will elevate Kudus even further.
“The only thing missing from his performances was a goal,” Rooney said. “Now that he’s got it, I think this will push him to another level. He’s been an absolutely top signing for Tottenham.”
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Kudus joint-top assist provider in the EPL
Earlier this week, YEN.com.gh reported that Mohammed Kudus is now the joint-top assist provider in the Premier League, alongside Jack Grealish of Everton.
His pinpoint assist for Mathys Tel’s opener against Leeds highlighted his growing reputation as one of the most creative attackers in the league.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
