N'Golo Kanté
CDM · Al-Ittihad · France
Quick facts
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Born
March 29, 1991
Zodiac
♈ Aries
About
N'Golo Kanté is a defensive midfielder for France. He plays for Al-Ittihad since 2024. With 55 senior caps and 2 international goals, N'Golo adds experience, structure, and game intelligence to France. His recent role emphasizes disciplined positioning, efficient decision-making, and consistency across high-tempo match phases. Heading into the 2026 World Cup cycle, he profiles as a trusted option for difficult fixtures and in-game tactical adjustments.
Strengths
- +Ball progression under pressure
- +Tempo control
- +Work rate between both boxes
Weaknesses
- −Final pass consistency at high tempo
- −Defensive coverage after turnovers
Role in the XI
In the projected XI, N'Golo fits as a defensive midfielder, with responsibilities built around shape, timing, and clean execution in and out of possession. His profile supports tactical balance and gives the coaching staff dependable options under pressure.
Skill Profile
Rating breakdown and core attribute balance.
77
PAC
62
SHO
70
PAS
83
DRI
81
DEF
80
PHY
Career Timeline
Club progression, international milestones, and current status.
Born in France
N'Golo Kanté was born on March 29, 1991 in France.
Played for Boulogne
Played for Boulogne, making 38 appearances and scoring 3 goals.
Played for Caen
Played for Caen, making 75 appearances and scoring 4 goals.
International debut for France
Made senior international debut for France. Has earned 55 caps and scored 2 goals for the national team.
Played for Leicester City
Played for Leicester City, making 37 appearances and scoring 1 goal.
Played for Chelsea
Played for Chelsea, making 190 appearances and scoring 11 goals.
Played for Al-Ittihad
Played for Al-Ittihad, making 79 appearances and scoring 8 goals.
Joined Fenerbahçe
Signed for Fenerbahçe, making 5 appearances.
Current Status
Currently playing for Al-Ittihad and preparing for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with France.
Career History
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Caen | 2013–2015 | 75 | 4 | - |
Leicester City | 2015–2016 | 37 | 1 | - |
Chelsea | 2016–2023 | 190 | 11 | - |
Boulogne | 2012–2013 | 38 | 3 | - |
Fenerbahçe | 2026–Present | 5 | 0 | - |
Al-Ittihad | 2023–2026 | 79 | 8 | - |
| Total | 424 | 27 | 0 | |
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Status
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2026 club status
Al-Ittihad
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