Dribble King Kudus Fires Spurs Past Leeds with First Goal

Dribble King Kudus Delivers First Spurs Goal in Leeds Win

Mohammed Kudus finally opened his Tottenham Hotspur goal account, scoring the winner in a 2-1 Premier League victory over Leeds United at Elland Road. The Ghanaian midfielder, who arrived this summer from West Ham for £55 million, has been one of Spurs’ standout performers – and now he has the goal to match the performances.

After assisting Mathys Tel for the opener, Kudus sealed the three points with a low finish into the bottom corner, answering the calls of manager Thomas Frank, who praised his “fluid” and “offensive” qualities post-match.

“We’ve got big expectations. He’s been our best offensive player so far. I’m so happy he finally got his goal,” Frank told reporters.

Kudus Stats vs Leeds – Dominant Display

• 1 goal, 1 assist

• 6/6 successful dribbles – the highest 100% rate for a Spurs player since 2021

• 13 chances created this season – 4th most in the league

• 19 duels contested, 10 won – most in the match

Kudus has now tallied 5 goal involvements this season (1 goal, 4 assists), placing him just behind Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo in total contributions.

Kudus: A £55m Bargain?

The 25-year-old was one of Thomas Frank’s marquee signings, alongside Xavi Simons, Mathys Tel, and Kevin Danso, as Spurs invested £181m to rebuild under their new manager.

Former England striker Wayne Rooney believes Kudus is the standout name from that group:

“He’s brought a different aspect to the team, both on and off the ball. Quick, strong, exciting – he’s been Spurs’ best new signing.”

Kudus’ dribbling dominance stands out league-wide:

• 57 dribbles attempted – Most in the Premier League

• 30 successful dribbles – Best in the Premier League

• Involved in 4 goals vs newly promoted sides

Expert Reaction: ‘He’s Unplayable’

• Wayne Rooney: “He takes the ball so well, holds it, and lets his team push forward. His strength, work rate, and dribbling were exceptional today.”

• Alan Shearer: “Most parts of his game have been brilliant – now he’s off the mark with a goal, expect even more.”

What’s Next for Kudus & Spurs?

With James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski sidelined, Kudus has shouldered the creative burden and thrived. Tottenham now looks forward to their next fixture with growing optimism that Kudus could be their new talisman.