Mohammed Kudus is a Ghanaian professional football player. He currently plays for Eredivisie club Ajax and the Ghana national team. His playing position is a midfielder.
Kudus started playing football for the youth team of Valdres FC. In 2010, he joined the youth team of Right to Dream and played until 2018. In August 2018, he joined Nordsjælland and began his career at the club. He made his official debut for the club on 5 August 2018. With his debut, he became the ninth youngest to make his debut in the history of the club. On 16 July 2020, he signed for Eredivisie club Ajax on a five-year contract for €9 million.
On the international level, Kudus has represented Ghana at various age levels. He has represented Ghana at U17, U20, and the senior level. He made his senior international team debut for Ghana on 14 November 2019. In November 2022, he was named in Ghana’s final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Since his debut, he has obtained over 15 caps for Ghana.
Where is Mohammed Kudus from?
Kudus was born on 2 August 2000. His birth name is Mohammed Kudus. His birthplace is Accra, Ghana. He was born to his father, Suleman Idris Kudus, and to his mother, Mariama Suleman. He holds Ghanaian nationality and belongs to the Hausa ethnicity. Likewise, his religion is Muslim and as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Leo. Information regarding his siblings and education is currently unavailable.
Who does Mohammed Kudus play for?
Kudus started playing football for the youth team of Valdres FC. In 2010, at the age of 10, Kudus joined the youth team of Right to Dream and played until 2018.
Nordsjælland
- On 2 August 2018, Kudus joined Nordsjælland and began his career at the club. He made his official debut for the club on 5 August 2018 in a 2-0 defeat against Brøndby IF. With his debut, he became the ninth youngest to make his debut in the history of the club. On 4 March 2019, he scored his first goal for the club in a 3-3 draw with FC Midtjylland. During his 2018-19 season, he made 30 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists in all the competitions.
- During his 2019-20 season, Kudus made 28 appearances for the club, scoring 12 goals and providing 1 assist in all the competitions.
Ajax
- On 16 July 2020, Kudus signed for Eredivisie club Ajax on a five-year contract for €9 million. He made his debut for the club on 20 September 2020 in a 3-0 win against RKC Waalwijk. On 18 October 2020, he scored his first goal for the club in a 5-1 win against Heerenveen. He made his UEFA Champions League debut for the club in a 1-0 loss against Liverpool where he suffered a meniscus injury, keeping him out for several months. In his first season, he made 22 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 3 assists in all the competitions as Ajax won the Eredivisie and KNVB Cup that season.
- During his 2021-22 season, Kudus made 20 appearances for the club, scoring once and providing 1 assist in all the competitions as Ajax again won the Eredivisie that season. That season, he also made 5 appearances for the Ajax U21 team, scoring 5 goals in all the competitions.
- On 7 September 2022, Kudus scored his first Champions League goal in a 4-0 win over Rangers.
International Career
- Kudus has represented Ghana at various age levels.
- Kudus has represented Ghana at U17, U20, and the senior level.
- On 14 November 2019, Kudus made his senior international team debut and also scored his first senior international for Ghana in a 2-0 win against South Africa in the Africa Cup of Nations.
- In November 2022, Kudus was named in Ghana’s final squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
- His biggest moment came in the 2022 FIFA World Cup match against South Korea, where Kudus scored 2 goals on 28 November 2022 cementing a 3-2 win over the opposing team.
- Since his debut, Kudus has obtained over 15 caps for Ghana.
Is Mohammed Salisu dating?
Looking at his personal life, Kudus does not have a girlfriend. At present, he is assumed to be single as there is no news or rumors about his dating anyone. Also, he has not given any clue about his relationship or dating life. It seems he is building his career rather than being in a love relationship. Any updates on his love life will be updated here soon.
What is Mohammed Salisu worth?
Kudus is a very talented football player and with his continuous hard work and dedication, he has accumulated a huge amount of money from his football career which is his major source of wealth. His income is from contracts, salaries, bonuses, and endorsements. In July 2020, he signed for Eredivisie club Ajax on a five-year contract for €9 million. As of 2022, his net worth is believed to be around €6 million and his salary is £1.1 million from his current club. Besides his earnings from his club contracts, he also collects good worth through salary from the national team, sponsorship, and endorsement. He has done endorsement deals for brands such as Puma. In addition, his market value is around €15 million. As of now, he is satisfied with his earnings and is living a luxurious lifestyle.
How tall is Mohammed Kudus?
Kudus stands at the height of 1.75m i.e. 5 feet and 9 inches tall. He has a body weight of 70kg. Moreover, he has an athletic body build. He has a well-maintained body but the measurements like biceps size, hip size, waist size, shoe size, etc. are missing at the moment. His eye color is dark brown and his hair color is black. In addition, his sexual orientation is straight.
Mohammed Kudus Transfer History
- Kudus started playing football for the youth team of Valdres FC.
- In 2010, at the age of 10, Kudus joined the youth team of Right to Dream and played until 2018.
- In August 2018, Kudus joined Nordsjælland and began his career at the club.
- In July 2020, Kudus signed for Eredivisie club Ajax on a five-year contract for €9 million.
Awards and Achievements
Honors
- Won the 2020-21, 2021-22 Eredivisie with Ajax.
- Won the 2020-21 KNVB Cup with Ajax.
Individual
- Won the 2021 SWAG Foreign Footballer of the Year.
- Eredivisie Talent of the Month: May 2021
- IFFHS CAF Youth Team of the Year: 2020
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