French media applaud Mohammed Kudus after impressive Spurs performance against PSG

Mohammed Kudus earned high praise from the French press following his competitive debut for Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain.

The Ghana international, who joined Spurs from West Ham United for £55 million earlier this summer, was handed a starting role by manager Thomas Frank in Udine on Wednesday night. Tottenham dominated for much of the contest and led 2-0 after 70 minutes, only for PSG to stage a late comeback, scoring twice in the final nine minutes before edging the shootout 4-3.

Despite the disappointment of the result, Kudus’ display stood out. French outlet Foot Mercato rated him 7/10 – the highest of any Spurs player – highlighting his physical presence, direct dribbling, and competitive duel with Nuno Mendes. They noted his understanding with Richarlison, including creating England’s first major chance of the match. Maxifoot awarded him 6.5/10, commending his relentless pressing, defensive work rate, and attacking contributions. Ouest-France’s Made in Foot also rated him 7/10, again placing him at the top of Tottenham’s performance chart.

Statistically, Kudus was influential. In 79 minutes, he recorded 35 touches, completed 10 of 12 passes (83% accuracy), created three key chances, and won six of 13 duels. He also delivered four accurate crosses from four attempts, underlining his threat in wide areas.

Operating alongside Richarlison but frequently drifting to the right, the 25-year-old showcased his strength, pace, and ability to carry the ball under pressure. His willingness to press and recover possession added an extra dimension to Spurs’ attacking and defensive phases.

While Tottenham fell short of lifting the trophy, Kudus’ performance encouraged for the season ahead, suggesting the Ghanaian could quickly become a central figure in Frank’s plans

 

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