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N'Golo Kanté

N'Golo Kanté is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fenerbahçe and the France national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

N'Golo Kanté is a French professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Fenerbahçe and the France national team. Born in Paris in 1991, he is known for his defensive work rate and has won major honours including Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea.

Early life

Kanté was born in Paris to a family of Malian origin and grew up in the Paris region. He developed as a footballer in France before establishing himself in professional football.

Club career

Kanté became known in Ligue 1 before moving to Leicester City, where he won the Premier League in 2016. He later joined Chelsea, where he added further major honours including the Premier League in 2017 and the UEFA Champions League. He more recently moved to Fenerbahçe.

Playing style

Kanté is primarily a defensive midfielder. He is recognized for his ball-winning ability, stamina, pressing, and coverage of space.

International career

Kanté is a France international and has been part of major tournament squads. He was a member of France's 2018 FIFA World Cup–winning team.

Honours

His club honours include Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea, as well as continental and world club trophies with Chelsea. His international honours include the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France.

Key facts

  • Kanté was born in Paris on 29 March 1991.
  • He plays as a defensive midfielder for Fenerbahçe and France.
  • He won Premier League titles with Leicester City (2016) and Chelsea (2017).
  • He won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea.
  • He was a member of France's 2018 FIFA World Cup-winning team.
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Canadian context

Kanté is well known to Canadian soccer audiences through his Premier League career, UEFA Champions League success, and FIFA World Cup win with France.

Frequently asked questions

How old is N'Golo Kanté?
He is 35 years old, born on 29 March 1991.
What team does Kanté play for?
He plays for Fenerbahçe SK.
What is Kanté's position?
He is a midfielder, usually in a defensive midfield role.
How many Premier League titles has Kanté won?
He has won two Premier League titles: one with Leicester City and one with Chelsea.
What is Kanté's net worth?
An authoritative, up-to-date net worth figure is not consistently published in the provided sources, so no verified value is available here.
Is Kanté injured?
One source reports that he was sidelined by a knee injury starting 27 June 2026, but the current status should be checked against the latest club updates.

References

  1. Fédération Française de Football — https://www.fff.fr/equipe-nationale/joueur/8700-kante-n-golo/fiche.html
    Supports: Date of birth, position, club, nationality, height, and national team appearances.
  2. Foot Mercato — https://www.footmercato.net/joueur/ngolo-kante/
    Supports: Age, current club Fenerbahçe, position, and report of knee injury starting 27 June 2026.
  3. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N'Golo_Kant%C3%A9
    Supports: Birth date, position, current club, and 2018 FIFA World Cup/major career overview.
  4. TF1 Info — https://www.tf1info.fr/actualite/fiche-joueur-n-golo-kante-13676/
    Supports: Club history and honours including Premier League titles with Leicester City and Chelsea.