West Ham sensation Mohammed Kudus has expressed his admiration for Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara, citing the Spaniard's creativity as a major source of inspiration.

In an interview with Sky Sports, Kudus revealed his childhood idolization of Thiago, highlighting the midfielder's ability to entertain and captivate fans with his innovative style of play.

“I liked Thiago Alcantara a lot. I love players that play with creativity and try to entertain the fans, and you can see that from how I try to play.

He was just too smooth for me,” Kudus remarked, reflecting on Thiago's impact on his own playing style.

Having faced Thiago on the pitch during his time at Ajax, Kudus recalled the experience of playing against the midfield maestro in the Champions League, acknowledging Thiago as the best player he has ever faced.

“Thiago, I will say, in the Champions League when Ajax played against Liverpool. But I wasn’t surprised because he is my favorite player.

To even be that close to him, he was too smooth. You can never get close because he dictated the whole game,” Kudus recalled, emphasizing Thiago's dominance on the field.

Despite joining West Ham United only last summer, Kudus has already made a significant impact for the Hammers, becoming a key contributor with his tally of 13 goals across all competitions.