In 18 appearances last season, Celtic’s Nicolas Kuhn scored three goals. After 11 games this term, he has already doubled that tally.
The German winger, who signed from Rapid Vienna last January, endured a challenging start to his career in Scotland, suffering drastic weight loss after his wisdom teeth were removed.
But the 24-year-old vowed to show his best this campaign after an impressive pre-season – and so it is proving.
In just 11 matches this term, Kuhn has scored six goals and assisted eight. In the Premiership alone, his combined total of seven goals and assists is more than any other player.
Nobody in the league has managed to assist more goals than the four he has provided, nor has anyone else created more big chances, while only Hearts’ Lawrence Shankland has registered more touches in the opposition box.
The winger’s contribution has already been significant in the early stages of the season, highlighted by his late winner at Ross County on Sunday.
After a chastening Champions League defeat at Borussia Dortmund, Brendan Rodgers’ side looked set to drop points in Dingwall with the game at 1-1.
But Kuhn’s driving run down the right and his fine left-foot finish ensured Celtic’s winning start in the league continued.
Speaking in the aftermath of the dramatic victory, Rodgers told BBC Scotland: “Our intention is often to square it for players in the middle, but [Kuhn] stayed on it.
“He’s been absolutely brilliant for us. That’s the job. He had to create and score more goals and he’s starting to do that.”
