N'Golo Kanté

France · Defensive midfielder (Central midfielder) · Gen 3 · Messi & Ronaldo · Peak 2015-2021

Ball-winner whose stamina and interceptions covered the entire pitch

81.6OVR#79 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“This player Kante, he was running so hard that I thought he must have a pack full of batteries hidden in his shorts.”
— Claudio Ranieri, Leicester City manager · source

Category averages

  • Speed77.2
  • Shooting54.7
  • Passing72.7
  • Ball Control81.7
  • Movement82.2
  • Football IQ85.0
  • Defending Skill87.7
  • Physical81.6
  • Mental91.0
  • Career79.6

Top 10 attributes

  1. Stamina99
  2. Recovery Runs98
  3. Interceptions97
  4. Selflessness97
  5. Anticipation95
  6. Recovery95
  7. Concentration94
  8. Determination94
  9. Tactical Discipline94
  10. Standing Tackle93

All 64 attributes

Speed 77.2

  • Top Speed78
  • Acceleration85
  • Dribbling Speed76
  • Top Speed with Ball76
  • Knock-on & Run66
  • Change of Pace82

Shooting 54.7

  • Finishing60
  • Shot Power72
  • Long Shots70
  • Volleys55
  • Curve60
  • Penalties55
  • Heading55
  • Direct Free Kicks45
  • Shooting Creativity35
  • Acrobatics40

Passing 72.7

  • Short Passing85
  • Long Passing75
  • Through Balls78
  • Crossing65
  • Link-up Play78
  • Vision78
  • Set-Piece Delivery50

Ball Control 81.7

  • Dribbling82
  • Possession86
  • First Touch85
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot82
  • Press Resistance85

Movement 82.2

  • Off-the-Ball Movement76
  • Runs in Behind72
  • Attacking Positioning70
  • Anticipation95
  • Recovery Runs98

Football IQ 85.0

  • Decision Making88
  • Spatial Awareness90
  • Game Management86
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 87.7

  • Defensive Positioning92
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions97
  • Standing Tackle93
  • Sliding Tackle88
  • Offside Trap68

Physical 81.6

  • Strength72
  • Stamina99
  • Agility90
  • Balance90
  • Recovery95
  • Reactions90
  • Hold-up Play50
  • Aerial Duels58
  • Aggression90

Mental 91.0

  • Big-Game Temperament92
  • Leadership75
  • Selflessness97
  • Concentration94
  • Determination94
  • Tactical Discipline94

Career 79.6

  • Consistency90
  • Longevity82
  • Achievements78
  • Durability68
  • Loyalty80

Profile

Born
29 March 1991
Height
168 cm
Weight
70 kg
Foot
Right
Career
2012–now
Prime
2015-2021

Club career

  • 2011–2013 Boulogne
  • 2013–2015 Caen
  • 2015–2016 Leicester City
  • 2016–2023 Chelsea
  • 2023–now Al-Ittihad

Honours

World Cup 1

2018 France

European Cup / Champions League 1

2021 Chelsea

Europa League 1

2019 Chelsea

UEFA Nations League 1

2021 France

League title · Premier League Leicester City 1

2015–16

League title · Premier League Chelsea 1

2016–17

League title · Saudi Pro League Al-Ittihad 1

2024–25

Club World Cup 1

2021

UEFA Super Cup 1

2021

FA Cup 1

2017–18

PFA Players' Player of the Year 1

2016–17

FWA Footballer of the Year 1

2016–17

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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