Ghanaian midfielder Mohammed Kudus, reflecting on his impressive debut season in the English Premier League with West Ham United, anticipates even tougher challenges in the future.

Speaking after receiving the Men’s Footballer of the Year Award for the second consecutive year at the Ghana Football Awards, Kudus expressed gratitude for the recognition and acknowledged the heightened expectations following his successful transition to the English top flight.

“I expect the upcoming season to be much more challenging. I’ve made my mark, and now everyone is familiar with my style, so they will come at me even harder. I am fully prepared for that,” Kudus remarked.

Having moved from Ajax Amsterdam, the 23-year-old midfielder delivered an impressive tally of 18 goals and seven assists in 48 appearances across all competitions last season. His standout performances also earned him the second position in the West Ham Player of the Season Award voting, just behind top scorer Jarrod Bowen.

Kudus recently featured prominently in Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mali and the Central African Republic, showcasing his continued impact on the international stage.

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