Mohammed Kudus has struggled to replicate the form that made him a standout at West Ham since his move to Tottenham last summer.
Signed to inject pace, creativity, and goal threat into Spurs’ attack, the Ghanaian midfielder arrived at Tottenham with high expectations following two productive seasons in East London.
At West Ham, Kudus made 80 appearances across all competitions, scoring 19 goals and providing 13 assists, earning praise for his explosiveness and ability to unlock defences.
His performances quickly drew attention from Tottenham, who were eager to revitalise their attacking options and challenge at the top of the Premier League.
However, the transition to North London has been challenging. In 26 appearances across all competitions this season, Kudus has managed just three goals and six assists.
Observers note that while his initiative and audacious runs remain, his influence in the final third has diminished, and the chances he creates rarely result in goals.
Spurs’ collective struggles have compounded the issue, limiting opportunities for him to shine individually.
Tottenham’s season has been turbulent, with the team sliding down the Premier League table.
Where Kudus had hoped to play a leading role in a side competing for European qualification, he now finds himself part of a squad battling inconsistent results and a crisis of form.
The contrast between the ambitions presented at the time of his transfer and the current reality has drawn scrutiny.
At 25, Kudus still has time to adjust. The Premier League’s demands and Tottenham’s different tactical system mean adaptation may take longer than expected.
The Ghanaian’s talent remains evident, but to validate the transfer and silence critics, he will need to rediscover his scoring touch and emerge as the attacking figure Spurs envisioned.
The coming months will be critical for both player and club, raising questions over whether Kudus left West Ham too soon or if this season represents only a temporary setback in a career poised to return to the top.
