explains more about how we use your data, and your rights. [77], Although he is predominantly known for his tactical awareness, intelligence, and the defensive aspect of his game — namely his ability to tackle and regain possession, intercept passes, and block shots — he is also capable of playmaking from inside his own half and is an efficient passer on the counter-attack. [6] He was rejected from the academy at Clairefontaine when he was during this time. [17] He was identified as the successor to Esteban Cambiasso. [77] In his first 150 Premier League appearances he totaled 92 wins, 28 losses and 10 goals. He said his initiation song at Chelsea was a "stressful moment" and now his go-to karaoke song is Vegedream's "Ramenez La Coupe À La Maison," in which he has a verse dedicated to him. [67], A dynamic, diminutive and disciplined player,[68][69][70] Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities as a box-to-box midfielder. [6] His father died shortly after N'Golo turned 11 and his elder sibling Niama died of a heart-attack before the 2018 World Cup.

N'Golo Kanté (French: [(ɛ)ŋɡolo kɑ̃te]; born 29 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the France national team. [47] His first goal of the season was nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award along with his Chelsea teammate, Fikayo Tomori. [41], On 23 November 2018, Kanté signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea. [18] Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Maradona were his favorite players growing up.

", "N'Golo Kante seals £32m transfer from Leicester to Chelsea", "N'golo Kante Refused to Be Paid Through Offshore Company Despite Alleged Pressure From Chelsea", "Chelsea have revealed N'Golo Kante's squad number", "Chelsea 2–1 West Ham: Costa's late strike earns Conte's first Premier League win", "Les 100 meilleurs joueurs de l'année 2016", "Kante Fires as Chelsea Sends United Packing", "PFA teams of the year: Chelsea and Tottenham dominate Premier League XI", "Men's PFA Players' Player of the Year 2017", "Kante honoured to win EA SPORTS Player of the Season", "N'Golo Kanté's relentless drive takes him to historic title double", "Sarri hopes Hazard will follow Kanté's lead and sign new Chelsea deal", "Carabao Cup semi-final: Chelsea beat Tottenham 4–2 on penalties to book final clash with Manchester City at Wembley", "Chelsea 2 Burnley 2: Kante injured as Sarri's men waste chance to go third", "Kante ruled out of Chelsea clashes with Wolves & Valencia", "Fikayo Tomori and N'Golo Kante nominated for goal awards", "N'Golo Kante explains why he snubbed PSG transfer to stay at Chelsea", "N'Golo Kante: Chelsea will allow midfielder to stay away from training amid coronavirus fears", "Player Ratings: Brighton and Hove Albion 1-3 Chelsea - James, Jorginho, Kante and Zouma impress on Kai Havertz and Timo Werner's Blues debuts", "N'Golo Kanté (Caen) pourrait choisir de représenter le Mali", "N'Golo Kante: Mali make second approach to midfielder", "Leicester's N'Golo Kante undecided over possible France, Mali call-ups", "Equipe de France : N'Golo Kanté et Dimitri Payet appelés par Didier Deschamps", "Leicester City NEWS: N'Golo Kante makes France debut in win over Holland as Johan Cruyff remembered", "Birthday boys N'Golo Kante and Dimitri Payet help France to victory", "Payet stunner gives hosts France opening win", "Payet's late stunner helps France floor Romania", "Leicester City star N'Golo Kante admits Euro 2016 will be tough after shining in France victory", "The Kante dilemma: Can Didier Deschamps solve his biggest problem?

The Reds did a good job to see out the match, as Frank Lampard made some attacking substitutes in a last-ditch attempt to get a foothold on the contest. [52][53], 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.

[91][92][77][93], Kante's nickname is "NG" and outside of football he is an avid tennis fan, and player. "[69] Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve.