... Portugal continued to rally, and in the 82nd minute a brilliant cross from … The midfielder is yet to start in the league under his new boss, having missed the whole… [68] He was awarded man-of-the-match against Denmark in the group stage and on 15 July, Kanté started in France's 4–2 win over Croatia in the final of the tournament. [59] He made his debut against the former eight days later, replacing Lassana Diarra at half time in a 3–2 win at the Amsterdam Arena. N'Golo Kanté (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. The deadlock has finally been broken in tonight’s UEFA Nations League tie between Portugal and France, with N’Golo Kante popping up to fire Les Blues into the lead. [46] His first goal of the season was nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award along with his Chelsea teammate, Fikayo Tomori. 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[17] Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona were his favorite players growing up. World champions France beat Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to move clear at the top of Nations League A3 and secure a place in the finals. According to assistant manager Pierre Ville, Kanté remained outside the radar of big teams because of his small stature and selfless style of play. After signing a five-year contract with the club, Kanté said: "I am so happy to have signed for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. He was a late bloomer and by the age of 21 had only made one senior appearance in the second tier of French football. [17], He earned much praise and many plaudits for his consistently impressive displays for Leicester, and was widely considered to be a major factor in the club's excellent form as they went on to win the 2015–16 Premier League, consistently making a high number of tackles and interceptions. [40], On 23 November 2018, Kanté signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea. His performance for France in their 1-0 win against Portugal on Saturday evening was sublime. He made his professional debut in the last game of the Ligue 2 season on 18 May 2012, a 1–2 home defeat for his already relegated team to Monaco, replacing Virgile Reset for the final 11 minutes.[7]. [90], At the start of his professional career at Boulogne, he commuted to training on a kick scooter and as of 2018 drove a Mini Hatch — his first purchase in England because he found it easy to learn how to drive in. [23], On 16 July 2016, Kanté signed for Chelsea for a reported fee of £32 million. Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante scored just his second international goal as France defeated European champion Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to secure a place in next year’s Nations League finals. [92][93][79][94], Kante's nickname is "NG" and outside of football he is an avid tennis fan, and player. 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. [87], Kanté was born in Paris to Malian parents who migrated to France from Mali in 1980. [21], Kanté was the only key member of the squad to leave the club in the summer of 2016. [10], 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. Kanté radieux après son but. During the 2012–13 season, he played in the third-tier Championnat National, missing only one league game. [5] He grew up in a small flat in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine. [39] He would go on to gain an FA Cup winners medal, appearing for the whole 90 minutes in a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the final on 19 May 2018. He credits his calm and composed demeanor on the pitch to his gradual rise through three levels in the football league pyramid. [50], Kanté showed an impressive display in the Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion, in a 3–1 away win on 14 September 2020. [30], On 26 December 2016, Kanté was named by L'Équipe as the world's sixth best footballer of 2016. [51][52] On 23 February 2021, Kanté marked his 200th appearance in all competitions with the club as Chelsea beat Atlético Madrid 1–0 in the Champions League round of 16. [66], On 17 May 2018, he was called up to the 23-man French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Anthony Martial missed three clear-cut first half chances for France before Kante scored only his second international goal in the 54th minute, and his first since 2016, to end Portugal’s … [20] By the end of the season, Kanté had managed 175 tackles (31 more than any other player) and 157 interceptions (15 more than any other player), topping the defensive stats at the end of the 2015–16 Premier League season. [6], Kanté was scouted for Premier League club Leicester City by Steve Walsh, who had previously facilitated the transfers of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to the team. Les Bleus were looking for a response following a shock 2-0 friendly defeat by Finland on Wednesday. [6] He was rejected from the academy at Clairefontaine when he was during this time. [4] He has also won the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year award. [79] In his first 150 Premier League appearances he totaled 92 wins, 28 losses and 10 goals. Lloris, le meilleur gardien de l'histoire des Bleus ? [45] On 22 September, Kanté scored the only goal in a 1–2 loss against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. On 7 November, he scored his first Premier League goal in a 2–1 home win against Watford. He stayed with the club for one more year. [38], In October 2017, Kanté was nominated for the Ballon d'Or. [42] Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2–2 home draw against Burnley on 22 April. [48] Later that month Kanté revealed he decided against moving to PSG and said, "‘Sometimes we do not necessarily know where we want to go, but we know what we have." [61], 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. N'Golo Kanté a permis aux Bleus de s'imposer (1-0), face au Portugal, ce samedi en Ligue des nations. He was named Leicester City's Player of the Year in his first, and only, season at the club. Les Bleus were looking for a response following a shock 2-0 friendly defeat by Finland on Wednesday. "[24][25] According to Football Leaks, Kanté was offered a deal where a part of his salary would be transferred into an offshore account to avoid taxes. [18][19] In April, he was one of four Leicester players named in the PFA Team of the Year. At the age of 21, while playing for Boulogne, he earned a diploma in vocational accounting. [96], three levels in the football league pyramid, Leicester City Players' Player of the Year, Trophées UNFP for Best French Player Abroad, "Décret du 31 décembre 2018 portant promotion et nomination", "FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of players: France", "Chelsea's N'Golo Kante should be top contender for Footballer of the Year", "N'Golo Kante Uncovered: This is what drives the Chelsea star on", "N'Golo Kante: How can Premier League clubs create next star? World champions France beat Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to move clear at the top of Nations League A3 and secure a place in the finals. [79], 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. [60] On his 25th birthday, 29 March, he made his first start and scored to open a 4–2 win over Russia at the Stade de France; fellow birthday celebrant Dimitri Payet also scored. The game finished 0-0 but both players made some good contributions to the play, and Giroud even had to sport a head bandage after being whacked, going full warrior-mode. Portugal will not defend their Nations League title after missing out on a Finals place due to Saturday's defeat at home to France. Full name and the celebrated name is N’Golo Kante but his nickname is NG. [27], On 15 August 2016, Kanté made his competitive debut in their season opener against West Ham United. Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1. He is a French professional footballer. The score was tied 2–2 on aggregate at the end of 90 minutes, with Chelsea winning the shootout 4–2. Upon making 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. [71], After his first senior goal, French regional newspaper La Voix du Nord likened Kanté to Claude Makélélé (in reference to his early days at Nantes) due to their similar playing style and defensive role in midfield. [49], In May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanté chose to train from home after Chelsea resumed training on site. N'Golo Kante scored just his second international goal as World Cup holders France defeated European champions Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon on Saturday to secure a place in the Nations League finals. Kanté chose to refuse the deal, with his lawyer stating in an email: "N'golo is flexible, he simply wants a normal salary. He said he felt good in London and had faith in the project at Chelsea. [47] Kanté marked his 150th Chelsea appearance with a goal against Manchester City, in a 1–2 away defeat on 23 November. The ultimate compliment for any defensive midfielder in the current era is being compared to Chelsea's N'Golo Kante and Soro's agent isn't shy in talking up his key man. France shocked defending champions Portugal with a second-half goal from N’Golo Kante in Lisbon to reach the semi-final of the ongoing National League. ", "Euro 2016 Final Defeat For Kante's France", "Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial on standby for France World Cup squad and Dimitri Payet out", "Chelsea have the look of an unstoppable force thanks to N'Golo Kanté", "Why N'Golo Kante is the best midfielder in the Premier League", "Antonio Conte sees himself in N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's midfield revelation, ahead of Manchester United clash", "Ranked! [56] Mali issued a further invitation to Kanté in January 2016,[57] although he stated that he was still undecided about which national team to represent should he get an invite from France. [37] Kanté become the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back‑to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs. France found their ground and also did some magic but failed to score as Anthony Martial went closest to scoring. 4 min read. 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His favorite dish is Thieboudienne because of his mother's cooking. [16] He was identified as the successor to Esteban Cambiasso. In 2015, he joined Leicester City for a fee worth £5.6 million and became an integral member of the club's first Premier League title. [82] 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. It’s a dream come true for me. Adrien Rabiot, qui avait combiné avec Antoine Griezmann, a déclenché une frappe croisée du gauche que Rui Patricio a repoussée. The Chelsea midfielder bagged only his second ever international goal for Les Bleus - tapping the ball home after Portuguese shotstopper Rui Patricio parried a Adrien Rabiot shot. N'GOLO Kante proved to be the unlikely matchwinner as the world champions defeated the European champions at the Estadio da Luz. [53][54] After Chelsea's 2-0 victory in the second leg against Atlético Madrid on 17 March, Kanté was widely lauded for his man of the match performance. 3. [89] Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade. France handed defending Nations League champions Portugal a rare defeat on Saturday, winning 1-0 in Lisbon with N’Golo Kante’s second-half strike to reach the competition’s final four at the expense of the holders. [62][63][64] 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 (his second of Euro 2016 which would cause him to be suspended from the quarter-final) and was replaced with Kingsley Coman in the 46th minute with the French trailing 0–1 at half time. [81][83] Kanté has said he doesn't necessarily enjoy his role but the "satisfaction in recovering a ball, in protecting my team from an opponent’s attack," is what keeps him going. He plays as a central midfielder for the France national football team and the famous English professional football club or Premier League club Chelsea FC.This English midfielder is known for his playing style, running, relentless energy, and excellent ball-winning … 4 min read. Despite picking up a yellow card in the first three minutes of the game, he shone as the game went on, to help Chelsea to a 2–1 victory. The club supported his stance, even if he would miss the rest of the season. "[71] Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve. [12] He recovered the ball more times over the season than any other player in Europe. [55], 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. The 10 best central midfielders in the world", "Disappointing lack of deep-lying playmakers in the Premier League", "Man of the year N'Golo Kante: an unbroken story of excellence", "Antonio Conte hails in-form N'Golo Kanté as 'the complete midfielder, "N'Golo Kante: English football's most effective player? [71][78][80][81][82][83][84] He made the most tackles in Europe's top leagues in back-to-back seasons (14–15 and 15–16),[85][86] and in April 2016, Sir Alex Ferguson described him as the best player in the Premier League. [6] Through the contacts of Suresnes' president in 2010, he joined the reserve team of Boulogne. [32][33] On 20 April, Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second consecutive season. 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In 2013, he joined Ligue 2 side Caen and played all 38 games in his first season as they came third in Ligue 2, earning them promotion to Ligue 1. N'Golo Kante pounced on an error from Rui Patricio to eliminate Portugal from the 2020-21 Nations League. [8][74][80] His World Cup winning midfield partner, Paul Pogba, said he could outrun an entire team of 11 players. Two Chelsea players started the game for France in the shape of N’Golo Kante and Olivier Giroud. (P. Lahalle/L'Équipe), nouveau ! But it’s still hard to put any other defensive midfielder in the world ahead of Kante. N'Golo Kane has been ruled out of France's next two World Cup qualifiers due to injury. 7.4m Followers, 61 Following, 155 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from N'Golo Kanté (@nglkante) [88], He is named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire. ... those games against Germany but although many were calling for his introduction as the French midfield laboured against Portugal, he remained an unused … N’Golo Kante gave France the lead early in the second half when he tapped home from close range after Patrico had parried Adrien Rabiot’s shot. [29] On 23 October, he scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 4–0 home win against Manchester United. FIFA FIFPro World11 nominee: 2019 (4th midfielder), This page was last edited on 30 March 2021, at 11:00. After asking the player if he considered Makélélé his role model, Kanté instead said that he admired Lassana Diarra. [69], A dynamic, diminutive and disciplined player,[70][71][72] Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities as a box-to-box midfielder. France were in Nations Cup action last night against Portugal. [78] His game is considered as, or tasked with, doing the "dirty work," which includes running, fetching, and retrieving possession; to benefit team-mates so they can be put in goal scoring positions. World champions France beat Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to move clear at the top of Nations League A3 and secure a place in the finals.
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