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N'Golo Kanté is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the France national team.
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Kanté made his senior professional debut with Boulogne in 2012, appearing as a substitute in one Ligue 2 match, and played an entire season in the third division the following year.
In 2015, Kanté joined Leicester City for a fee worth £5.6 million and was integral to their maiden Premier League victory.
In 2017 Kanté was named the French Player of the Year, a first for a player from the Premier League in seven years, and twelve months later was a key member of the 2018 FIFA World Cup winning squad. Born in Paris to Malian parents, Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes, in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade.
According to assistant manager Pierre Ville, Kanté remained outside the radar of big teams because of his small stature and selfless styles of play.
In 2010, after Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger passed on the offer of signing Kanté, Suresnes' president personally drove him around to visit different clubs.
The following season, Kanté played 37 games as Caen remained in the top flight; his one absence was suspension through being sent off in a 0-1 home loss to Rennes on 30 August.
On 16 July 2016, Kanté signed a five-year deal with Chelsea who reportedly paid £32 million in transfer fees.
Due to disputes arising from the sharing of agent fees, Kanté was subject to death threats, a claim which he later denied.
In 2015, Kanté joined Leicester City for a fee worth £5.6 million and was integral to their maiden Premier League victory.
In 2017 Kanté was named the French Player of the Year, a first for a player from the Premier League in seven years, and twelve months later was a key member of the 2018 FIFA World Cup winning squad. Born in Paris to Malian parents, Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes, in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade.
According to assistant manager Pierre Ville, Kanté remained outside the radar of big teams because of his small stature and selfless styles of play.
In 2010, after Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger passed on the offer of signing Kanté, Suresnes' president personally drove him around to visit different clubs.
The following season, Kanté played 37 games as Caen remained in the top flight; his one absence was suspension through being sent off in a 0-1 home loss to Rennes on 30 August.
On 16 July 2016, Kanté signed a five-year deal with Chelsea who reportedly paid £32 million in transfer fees.
Due to disputes arising from the sharing of agent fees, Kanté was subject to death threats, a claim which he later denied.
On 15 August 2016, Kanté made his competitive debut in their season opener against West Ham United.
On 13 March 2017, Kanté was named man of the match and scored the only goal in the 51st minute, in an FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
On 20 April, Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Kanté become the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back‑to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs.
Kanté scored the first goal of Chelsea's 2-1 EFL Cup semi-final second leg win at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2-2 home draw against Burnley on 22 April.
Despite not being fully fit, Kanté started the 2018-19 Europa League final and dominated Arsenal's midfield as Chelsea won 4-1.
Kanté started the 2019 Premier League campaign from the bench as Chelsea suffered a 4-0 away defeat to Manchester United.
Kanté marked his 150th Chelsea appearance with a goal against Manchester City, in a 1-2 away defeat on 23 November.
In May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanté chose to train from home after Chelsea resumed training on site.
Kanté impressed in the Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion, in a 3-1 away win on 14 September 2020.
On 13 March 2017, Kanté was named man of the match and scored the only goal in the 51st minute, in an FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.
On 20 April, Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second consecutive season.
Kanté become the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back‑to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs.
Kanté scored the first goal of Chelsea's 2-1 EFL Cup semi-final second leg win at home to Tottenham Hotspur.
Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2-2 home draw against Burnley on 22 April.
Despite not being fully fit, Kanté started the 2018-19 Europa League final and dominated Arsenal's midfield as Chelsea won 4-1.
Kanté started the 2019 Premier League campaign from the bench as Chelsea suffered a 4-0 away defeat to Manchester United.
Kanté marked his 150th Chelsea appearance with a goal against Manchester City, in a 1-2 away defeat on 23 November.
In May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanté chose to train from home after Chelsea resumed training on site.
Kanté impressed in the Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion, in a 3-1 away win on 14 September 2020.
Arsène Wenger described Kanté's performance as "Unbelievable", and commentators argued that Kanté's performance in the Champions League put him in contention for the 2021 Ballon d'Or.
After Kanté's match-winning performances in Chelsea's run up to the final of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League season, several pundits proclaimed him as the apparent successor to former France and Chelsea player Claude Makélélé, who is considered to be one of the best defensive midfielders of all time.
For his performances throughout the season, Kanté was named the UEFA Men's Midfielder of the year on 26 August 2021, but lost out to Chelsea teammate Jorginho in the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award.
In later September 2021, Kanté tested positive for COVID-19 amid its pandemic, and was required to self-isolate for 10 days.
On 8 October, Kanté was one of five Chelsea players included in the final 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d'Or.
Born to Malian parents, Kanté was approached by Mali ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations having not played for France in any of their age group teams.
Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1.
After Kanté's match-winning performances in Chelsea's run up to the final of the 2020-21 UEFA Champions League season, several pundits proclaimed him as the apparent successor to former France and Chelsea player Claude Makélélé, who is considered to be one of the best defensive midfielders of all time.
For his performances throughout the season, Kanté was named the UEFA Men's Midfielder of the year on 26 August 2021, but lost out to Chelsea teammate Jorginho in the UEFA Men's Player of the Year Award.
In later September 2021, Kanté tested positive for COVID-19 amid its pandemic, and was required to self-isolate for 10 days.
On 8 October, Kanté was one of five Chelsea players included in the final 30-man shortlist for the 2021 Ballon d'Or.
Born to Malian parents, Kanté was approached by Mali ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations having not played for France in any of their age group teams.
Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1.
Mali issued a further invitation to Kanté in January 2016, although he stated that he was still undecided about which national team to represent should he get an invite from France.
On 17 March 2016, Kanté was selected for the France senior squad for the first time to face the Netherlands and Russia in friendlies.
On 10 June 2016, Kanté appeared in his first competitive match for France by starting the opening match of Euro 2016 against Romania; he played the entire match, made the most passes, the most tackles, the most interceptions, covered the most distance on the pitch and assisted Dimitri Payet's winning goal in a 2-1 victory.
In the round of 16 match against the Republic of Ireland at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Kanté picked up a yellow card in the 27th minute and was replaced with Kingsley Coman in the 46th minute with the French trailing 0-1 at half time.
In May 2021, Kanté was called up for the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
A dynamic, diminutive, and disciplined player, Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre of the pitch.
Kanté made the most tackles in Europe's top leagues in back-to-back seasons.
On 17 March 2016, Kanté was selected for the France senior squad for the first time to face the Netherlands and Russia in friendlies.
On 10 June 2016, Kanté appeared in his first competitive match for France by starting the opening match of Euro 2016 against Romania; he played the entire match, made the most passes, the most tackles, the most interceptions, covered the most distance on the pitch and assisted Dimitri Payet's winning goal in a 2-1 victory.
In the round of 16 match against the Republic of Ireland at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais, Kanté picked up a yellow card in the 27th minute and was replaced with Kingsley Coman in the 46th minute with the French trailing 0-1 at half time.
In May 2021, Kanté was called up for the France squad for UEFA Euro 2020.
A dynamic, diminutive, and disciplined player, Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities as a box-to-box midfielder in the centre of the pitch.
Kanté made the most tackles in Europe's top leagues in back-to-back seasons.
Under Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri, Kanté was deployed in a more advanced midfield role-one that he previously played in at Leicester-showcasing his effectiveness in possession and ball-carrying duties.
In April 2016, Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Kanté as the best player in the Premier League, while the following year, former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard labelled him the best central midfielder in the world.
His league-title winning manager, Claudio Ranieri, often joked about him having "Batteries" and said: "One day, I'm going to see you cross the ball and then finish the cross with a header yourself." Thomas Tuchel, with whom Kanté won the 2020-21 Champions League, said, "If you play with N'Golo you have half a man more; this is unique. It is a pleasure to be his coach, he is a big gift for me, a guy so, so humble and who is such a big helper on the pitch." Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve.
Kanté is aware of his public perception as a shy and private individual, but also said that stories about him by current and former teammates, like Jamie Vardy, were often exaggerated.
Kanté's nickname is "NG," and outside of football, he enjoys playing tennis.
In April 2016, Sir Alex Ferguson hailed Kanté as the best player in the Premier League, while the following year, former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard labelled him the best central midfielder in the world.
His league-title winning manager, Claudio Ranieri, often joked about him having "Batteries" and said: "One day, I'm going to see you cross the ball and then finish the cross with a header yourself." Thomas Tuchel, with whom Kanté won the 2020-21 Champions League, said, "If you play with N'Golo you have half a man more; this is unique. It is a pleasure to be his coach, he is a big gift for me, a guy so, so humble and who is such a big helper on the pitch." Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve.
Kanté is aware of his public perception as a shy and private individual, but also said that stories about him by current and former teammates, like Jamie Vardy, were often exaggerated.
Kanté's nickname is "NG," and outside of football, he enjoys playing tennis.
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