13 N'Golo Kanté
N'Golo Kanté, 1991-03-29, Midfielder for France, plays for Fenerbahce. 56 international caps, 2 goals. Part of France's 2026 World Cup Group I squad.
Biography
Al-Ittihad midfielder and a core member of France's 2018 World Cup-winning squad. Currently plying his trade at Fenerbahce, an industrious midfielder, N'Golo Kanté excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for France. Has earned 56 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with France at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 16 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
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.
Kanté made his senior international debut for France in 2016 and was included in the squad that finished runners-up at the 2016 European Championship.
Kanté was an integral part of the Leicester City team that were surprise Premier League champions in 2016.
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.
The following year, he joined Chelsea for a fee worth £32 million and again won the league, making him the first outfield player to win consecutive English league titles with different clubs since Eric Cantona in 1992 and 1993.