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EPISODE · Feb 24, 2025 · 28 MIN

From the streets of Ghana to The Prem 🇬🇭 Mohammed Kudus | Perspectives

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🎙️ In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Mohammed Kudus—one of the most electrifying attacking midfielders in world football.A dynamic playmaker with elite dribbling, explosive pace, and a lethal eye for goal. 🎯We caught up with Kudus at the launch of the brand new Skechers Electrum Pack, to talk about his journey—his rise from the streets of Ghana to the Premier League, and what’s next for one of football’s brightest stars.🔥 Kudus’ journey began in the streets of Ghana⚽He then moved to FC Nordsjælland where he continued to develop🏆 After this he joined Ajax’s world renowned setup where he won Back-to-back Eredivisie titles, The KNVB Cup and more🌟 He developed A reputation as one of the most exciting young attackers in Europe.The world took notice. The hype was real. 🚀💷 In 2023, West Ham United came calling, securing his signature for £38 million—a move that took his career to the next level. And in the Premier League, he’s proving his class week in, week out. 🔥 For the first time, he shares the untold story:👉 What was it like growing up in the ghetto in Ghana?👉 How he overcame the biggest setback in his career👉 How did he adapt to the intensity of the Premier League?⚡ Now 23, Kudus is a key player for West Ham and a standout for Ghana’s Black Stars, with ambitions of reaching the very top. 🚀🎥 This is Perspectives, with Mohammed Kudus. 🎙️Listen to the podcast below 👇FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe...TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps:00:00 - 01:38 - Intro01:38 - 03:44 - Childhood and Growing up in Ghana03:44 - 04:08 - New Skechers Electrum Boots04:08 - 04:38 - How comfortable are Skechers boots?04:38 - 06:00 - The journey from Ghana to Europe06:00 - 07:40 - Signing for FC Nordsjælland07:40 - 08:11 - Experience at FC Nordsjælland08:11 - 09:07 - Signing for Ajax09:07 - 10:09 - Experience at Ajax10:09 - 12:04 - Kudus best Season at Ajax12:04 - 12:33 - Signing for West Ham12:33 - 13:29 - Transitioning to the Premier League13:29 - 14:21 - Why Skechers?14:21 - 15:12 - From the streets in Ghana to the Premier League15:12 - 17:51 - Biggest setback 17:51 - 19:02 - First international call up19:02 - 19:48 - Representing Ghana at the World Cup19:48 - 20:46 - Realising how far he has come20:46 - 21:26 - Best player played against21:26 - 21:58 - Best player played with21:58 - 22:18 - Football idols growing up22:18 - 22:51 - Toughest thing about being a footballer22:51 - 23:02 - Best thing about being a footballer23:02 - 23:24 - Favourite footballing memory23:24 - 23:32 - What is the competition you want to win most?23:32 - 25:26 - Advice to younger self25:26 - 25:59 - What would you change about the football industry?25:59 - 26:42 - How important is family to you?26:42 - 27:58 - The future?27:58 - 28:18 - Biggest mistake28:18 - 28:36 - Question for Audience28:36 - 28:50 - Outro

🎙️ In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Mohammed Kudus—one of the most electrifying attacking midfielders in world football.A dynamic playmaker with elite dribbling, explosive pace, and a lethal eye for goal. 🎯We caught up with Kudus at the launch of the brand new Skechers Electrum Pack, to talk about his journey—his rise from the streets of Ghana to the Premier League, and what’s next for one of football’s brightest stars.🔥 Kudus’ journey began in the streets of Ghana⚽He then moved to FC Nordsjælland where he continued to develop🏆 After this he joined Ajax’s world renowned setup where he won Back-to-back Eredivisie titles, The KNVB Cup and more🌟 He developed A reputation as one of the most exciting young attackers in Europe.The world took notice. The hype was real. 🚀💷 In 2023, West Ham United came calling, securing his signature for £38 million—a move that took his career to the next level. And in the Premier League, he’s proving his class week in, week out. 🔥 For the first time, he shares the untold story:👉 What was it like growing up in the ghetto in Ghana?👉 How he overcame the biggest setback in his career👉 How did he adapt to the intensity of the Premier League?⚡ Now 23, Kudus is a key player for West Ham and a standout for Ghana’s Black Stars, with ambitions of reaching the very top. 🚀🎥 This is Perspectives, with Mohammed Kudus. 🎙️Listen to the podcast below 👇FOLLOW RISING BALLERS 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/risingballe...TikTok: / risingballers. .X: https://twitter.com/RisingBallers_?re...Timestamps:00:00 - 01:38 - Intro01:38 - 03:44 - Childhood and Growing up in Ghana03:44 - 04:08 - New Skechers Electrum Boots04:08 - 04:38 - How comfortable are Skechers boots?04:38 - 06:00 - The journey from Ghana to Europe06:00 - 07:40 - Signing for FC Nordsjælland07:40 - 08:11 - Experience at FC Nordsjælland08:11 - 09:07 - Signing for Ajax09:07 - 10:09 - Experience at Ajax10:09 - 12:04 - Kudus best Season at Ajax12:04 - 12:33 - Signing for West Ham12:33 - 13:29 - Transitioning to the Premier League13:29 - 14:21 - Why Skechers?14:21 - 15:12 - From the streets in Ghana to the Premier League15:12 - 17:51 - Biggest setback 17:51 - 19:02 - First international call up19:02 - 19:48 - Representing Ghana at the World Cup19:48 - 20:46 - Realising how far he has come20:46 - 21:26 - Best player played against21:26 - 21:58 - Best player played with21:58 - 22:18 - Football idols growing up22:18 - 22:51 - Toughest thing about being a footballer22:51 - 23:02 - Best thing about being a footballer23:02 - 23:24 - Favourite footballing memory23:24 - 23:32 - What is the competition you want to win most?23:32 - 25:26 - Advice to younger self25:26 - 25:59 - What would you change about the football industry?25:59 - 26:42 - How important is family to you?26:42 - 27:58 - The future?27:58 - 28:18 - Biggest mistake28:18 - 28:36 - Question for Audience28:36 - 28:50 - Outro

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🎙️ In this episode of Perspectives, we sit down with Mohammed Kudus—one of the most electrifying attacking midfielders in world football.A dynamic playmaker with elite dribbling, explosive pace, and a lethal eye for goal. 🎯We caught up with Kudus...

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