PSG vs Tottenham Super Cup: How Mohammed Kudus Was Rated
- The Ghanaian midfielder made a notable move to Tottenham Hotspur ahead of the 2025/26 Premier League season
- Mohammed Kudus netted 27 goals across all competitions for Dutch powerhouse FC Ajax before joining West Ham United
- Kudus made a strong debut for Tottenham in his first competitive match in the 2025 UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain
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Paris Saint-Germain mounted a stunning comeback to win 4-3 on penalties after Tottenham Hotspur threw away a two-goal advantage in the Super Cup final as Ghana international midfielder Mohammed Kudus shone for Spurs on his maiden competitive debut.
Tottenham’s three-centre-back formation, with Kevin Danso, Cristian Romero, and Micky van de Ven at the back, was highly effective in limiting PSG’s offensive threat in the first half, while Spurs also managed to create their opportunities.
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The Europa League champions took the lead just before the break when Micky van de Ven scored from close range in the 39th minute following a free kick. Kudus delivered an impressive display of football, outmanoeuvring PSG's Nuno Mendes with a combination of dazzling skill and raw physical strength to win the infringement.
Spurs fans didn’t have to wait long for a second goal, as just three minutes into the second half, Lucas Chevalier failed to save Cristian Romero’s header across goal, giving Thomas Frank’s side a comfortable 2-0 lead with over 40 minutes to play.
With the game seemingly in Spurs’ control, late goals from Lee Kang-in (85th minute) and Goncalo Ramos (94th) sparked a dramatic equaliser for PSG, sending the match to penalties, where the French side triumphed with a 4-3 shootout victory.
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How was Mohammed Kudus rated?
The former West Ham United playmaker, who debuted a new hairstyle, was given a 6.5 rating by Flashscore for his 79-minute performance at the Bluenergy Stadium in Udine on Wednesday, August 13.
Meanwhile, Hotspur HQ handed the Ghanaian player an 8/10 rating, noting that Mohammed Kudus was incredible and that Spurs missed him when he was taken off by manager Thomas Frank.
''The bloke's built like iron. PSG had issues trying to shrug him off the ball all night, and we saw just how good he is at creating preferable situations out of very little. This looks like an incredible signing, and we desperately missed him when he went off.''
Another sports website, Get French Football News, assigned a 7/10 rating for Kudus, indicating that his performance was generally good.
Kudus would now focus on improving his stats as the Premier League 2025/26 commences on August 16, with Tottenham facing Burnley at home on opening day. The Black Stars midfielder scored 5 goals and provided 4 assists during the 2024/25 season for West Ham United.
Kudus dominated Nuno Mendes
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Mohammed Kudus was on top form during the 2025 UEFA Super Cup last night as he outclassed Nuno Mendes of Paris Saint-Germain.
The Ghanaian midfielder showcased his exceptional skill, speed, and physical strength, particularly in his duels with PSG's Nuno Mendes. On multiple occasions, Kudus outpaced and outmuscled the Portuguese defender, demonstrating his ability to dominate one-on-one situations.
Source: YEN.com.gh
