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 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. [32][33] On 20 April, Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second consecutive season. Portugal paraded a world-class midfield of Bruno Fernandes, William Carvalho and Bernardo Silva, but N'Golo Kante ensured France was able to match them in the middle of the park. 3. [16] He was identified as the successor to Esteban Cambiasso. [42] Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2–2 home draw against Burnley on 22 April. [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. CHELSEA fans fear N’golo Kante could be on his way after being left on the sidelines by Thomas Tuchel. [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. [92][93][79][94], Kante's nickname is "NG" and outside of football he is an avid tennis fan, and player. [49], In May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanté chose to train from home after Chelsea resumed training on site. Who is N’Golo Kante. [38], In October 2017, Kanté was nominated for the Ballon d'Or. [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. [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. Kante joined from Leicester City, where he so memorably played a major part in the Foxes’ Premier League triumph the previous season. [41] On 24 January, he scored the first goal of Chelsea's 2–1 EFL Cup semi-final second leg win at home to Tottenham Hotspur. "[71] Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve. [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. N'Golo Kanté a permis aux Bleus de s'imposer (1-0), face au Portugal, ce samedi en Ligue des nations. 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. [21], Kanté was the only key member of the squad to leave the club in the summer of 2016. [44] He has been out for almost a month including missing the Champions League opener against Valencia because of ankle injury. Chelsea's N'Golo Kante scored the winning goal for France as they defeated holders Portugal in the Nations League on Saturday and booked their place in the finals. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has now not scored against the reigning world … [6][90] He is a practising Muslim. [95] During his initiation at Chelsea, his team-mates said he was not loud enough. In 2017 Kanté was named the French Player of the Year, a first for a player from the Premier League in seven years, and 12 months later was a key member of the 2018 FIFA World Cup winning squad. [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. [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. 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 … Lloris, le meilleur gardien de l'histoire des Bleus ? 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The club supported his stance, even if he would miss the rest of the season. [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. [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. [91] 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. He was named Leicester City's Player of the Year in his first, and only, season at the club. He stayed with the club for one more year. [6] He was rejected from the academy at Clairefontaine when he was during this time. 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. He is also quick up and down the pitch and often makes late attacking runs. 4 min read. The midfielder is yet to start in the league under his new boss, having missed the whole… 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. [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. [79] In his first 150 Premier League appearances he totaled 92 wins, 28 losses and 10 goals. In his second match on 9 August, he scored his first goal to equalise in a 2–1 win at Laval;[9] he levelled again with his other goal of the campaign on 11 April 2014, in a 3–2 win at Istres. [12] He recovered the ball more times over the season than any other player in Europe. 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. Les Bleus were looking for a response following a shock 2-0 friendly defeat by Finland on Wednesday. [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. [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. 4 min read. His younger sister too was in the youth system at Suresnes. 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. [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. 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. During the 2012–13 season, he played in the third-tier Championnat National, missing only one league game. N'GOLO Kante proved to be the unlikely matchwinner as the world champions defeated the European champions at the Estadio da Luz. [22] His departure proved a major factor in Leicester's sharp decline in form in the 2016–17 season, as the club was unable to find an equally skilled midfielder to replace him. ... those games against Germany but although many were calling for his introduction as the French midfield laboured against Portugal, he remained an unused … [88], He is named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire. [14][15] He made his debut five days later by replacing Vardy for the final eight minutes of a 4–2 home win over Sunderland. [58], On 17 March 2016, Kanté was selected for the France senior squad for the first time to face the Netherlands and Russia in friendlies. It’s a dream come true for me. [29] On 23 October, he scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 4–0 home win against Manchester United. (P. Lahalle/L'Équipe), nouveau ! [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. Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1. 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. His performance for France in their 1-0 win against Portugal on Saturday evening was sublime. 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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. [45] On 22 September, Kanté scored the only goal in a 1–2 loss against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. [6] Through the contacts of Suresnes' president in 2010, he joined the reserve team of Boulogne. [17] Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona were his favorite players growing up. France found their ground and also did some magic but failed to score as Anthony Martial went closest to scoring. Les Bleus were looking for a response following a shock 2-0 friendly defeat by Finland on Wednesday. [47] Kanté marked his 150th Chelsea appearance with a goal against Manchester City, in a 1–2 away defeat on 23 November. [11] Three weeks earlier, he scored their first goal of the season in a 3–0 win at Evian. 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. He is a French professional footballer. 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[5] He grew up in a small flat in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine. Born in Paris to Malian parents,[5] Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade. [28] Three months after his move to London, he faced his former side, Leicester City for the first time, and was Man of the Match in a 3–0 victory. In five years, in the Premier League, he has yet to receive a red card. 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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[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. [73][74][75][76][77] This is attributed to his strong positional sense, off the ball movement, and ability to read the game. [40], On 23 November 2018, Kanté signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea. 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. [30], On 26 December 2016, Kanté was named by L'Équipe as the world's sixth best footballer of 2016. ... Portugal continued to rally, and in the 82nd minute a brilliant cross from … BBC Sport awarded him the man of the match award. [43], On 11 August 2019, Kanté started the Premier League campaign from the bench as Chelsea suffered a 4–0 away defeat to Manchester United. His favorite dish is Thieboudienne because of his mother's cooking. [4] He has also won the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year award. After that he joined League 2 side Caen on a free transfer, finished third and won promotion to the Ligue 1. France midfielder N'Golo Kante has revealed his delight at playing alongside Paul Pogba again after Les Bleus win over Portugal. [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. One of his best performances from last period, was the match against Portugal, played on 14 November 2020 in UEFA Nations League (League A). [37] Kanté become the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back‑to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs. Latest on Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kanté including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN 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. [23], On 16 July 2016, Kanté signed for Chelsea for a reported fee of £32 million. [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. What are N'Golo Kanté's last performances? Kanté radieux après son but. 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]. 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. At the age of 21, while playing for Boulogne, he earned a diploma in vocational accounting. After asking the player if he considered Makélélé his role model, Kanté instead said that he admired Lassana Diarra. The following year, he joined Chelsea for a fee worth £32 million and won the league; making him the first outfield player to win back-to-back English league titles with different clubs since Eric Cantona in 1992 and 1993.
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