--- title: N'Golo Kante slug: ngolo-kante-6a24f url: /detay/ngolo-kante-6a24f type: biography language: English entity: primary: N'Golo Kante type: biography categories: - name: Sport slug: spor url: /kategori/spor tags: - AlIttihad - PremierLeague - SporBasarisi - ProfesyonelFutbol - ngolo - kante - ŞampiyonlarLigi - OrtaSaha - FutbolKariyeri - MilliTakım - Futbol - DünyaKupası - Spor author: Burak Enes created_at: 2026-07-06T18:53:50.932336+03:00 updated_at: 2026-07-06T18:53:50.932336+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/01/13/o0Vzul6aBaCuNzLbEKjdfaYKE41eAagm.png --- # N'Golo Kante > N'Golo Kanté is a French midfielder born on March 29, 1991 in Paris. He has played for Boulogne and Caen before joining Leicester City and Chelsea, and won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France. Since 2023, he has been part of the Al Ittihad squad. ## KURE Information Cards ![Ekran görüntüsü 2026-01-13 114933.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2026/01/13/ILkbA89WlpWHCvh8OpjBilT6izz3PsuA.png) *N'Golo Kante (AA)* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Date of birth | 1991-03-29 | | Place of birth | Paris, France | | Nationality | France | | Height | 1.68 m | | Weight | 68 kg | | Position | Midfield | | Clubs | Al Ittihad,Chelsea,Leicester City,Caen,Boulogne | | Current club | Al Ittihad | | National team | France | ## Article Content N’Golo [Kanté](/en/detay/ngolo-kante-50b03/llms.txt) is a professional footballer from France who plays as a midfielder. He was born on 29 March 1991 in Paris. He is recorded as being 1.68 meters tall and weighing 68 kilograms[^1]. During his club career he has worn the jerseys of Boulogne, Caen, Leicester City, Chelsea and Al Ittihad. ### **Identity and Basic Information** Kanté’s date of birth is 29 March 1991. His position is midfielder. He currently plays for Al Ittihad. Previously he has played for the national teams of France and the clubs Chelsea, Leicester City, Caen and Boulogne. #### **Family Origins and Childhood** Kanté was born in Paris to Malian immigrant parents. His family migrated from Mali to France in 1980. He is the eldest of four siblings. He lost his father at the age of eleven. After this loss his mother took sole responsibility for raising Kanté and his siblings. He spent his childhood in the area around Rueil-Malmaison near Paris. His mother worked as a cleaner. To support his family Kanté collected waste and recyclable materials. He walked long distances in the suburbs to deliver these materials to recycling companies. During the 1998 FIFA World Cup he earned income by collecting trash left around stadiums and tournament venues. He saved this income toward a specific goal. #### **Football Beginnings and Youth Career** Kanté began playing football at JS Suresnes in the suburbs of Paris. He played there from the age of eight. Due to his small physical stature he did not attract widespread attention for a long time. As an alternative to football he pursued vocational training in accounting. His time at Suresnes was a prolonged phase of playing at lower league levels before turning professional. He played for Suresnes until he was nineteen then transferred to Boulogne which competed in the third division. ### **Club Career** #### **Boulogne** Kanté began his professional career at Boulogne. In the 2012–13 season he made 39 appearances for Boulogne and scored 3 goals. During his time at Suresnes he was not selected by many clubs in France. At one point a club official took Kanté around to various clubs until Boulogne offered him an opportunity. #### **Caen** He transferred to Caen in 2013. He made 81 appearances for Caen scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists. He regularly played during Caen’s time in Ligue 2. The following season he competed in Ligue 1. He experienced top-flight football around the age of 23. #### **Leicester City** He transferred to Leicester City for the 2015–16 season. That season he won the Premier League title with Leicester City. He made 40 appearances for Leicester City scoring 1 goal and providing 4 assists. #### **Chelsea** He transferred to Chelsea in 2016. His Chelsea career spanned from 2016 to 2023. The transfer fee was €35.8 million. He made his debut for Chelsea against West Ham. With Chelsea he won the Premier League (2016–17) FA Cup (2017–18) UEFA Europa League (2018–19) and UEFA Champions League (2020–21). He also won the UEFA Super Cup (2021) and FIFA Club World Cup (2021). In the 2020–21 UEFA Champions League season he received the Midfielder of the Season award and was named in the Squad of the Season. #### **Al Ittihad** He signed with Al Ittihad on 20 June 2023. During this period he played alongside Karim Benzema. He made 45 appearances for Al Ittihad scoring 4 goals. ### **France National Team Career** He declined an invitation to play for the Mali national team. He was called up to the France national team without having played for any youth levels. He made his senior international debut on 25 March 2016 against the Netherlands. Four days later on his birthday he started in the starting eleven against Russia and scored a goal. He played his first official tournament match at EURO 2016 against Romania. He played the full 90 minutes and provided an assist. France lost the EURO 2016 final to Portugal. He did not play in the final match. He was part of the France squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He started in all seven matches of the tournament. France won the championship by defeating Croatia 4–2 in the final. He has made 53 appearances for the national team scoring 2 goals. He was not included in the squad for the 2022 World Cup due to injury. He returned to the national team for the [2024 European Championship](/en/detay/gine-2/llms.txt). France was eliminated by Spain in the semifinals. ### **Playing Style and Role on the Pitch** He has played as a central midfielder. He is defined by his ability to win the ball make interceptions and cover space. In some matches he has been deployed as a defensive midfielder. At the EURO 2016 match against Romania he stood out in statistics for tackles passes and interceptions. His on-field attributes are shaped by technical ability physical endurance and consistency. He has played an active role in defensive contributions and transition to attack. ### **Personal Life Faith and Daily Habits** Kanté is a Muslim. His faith plays a decisive role in his daily life. He observed Ramadan even while maintaining his professional football schedule. His older brother Yacine played football at AS Choisy-le-Roi. His younger sister played in the youth academy at Suresnes. One of his siblings died of a heart attack shortly before the 2018 World Cup. He is married to Jude Littler. Littler is of Welsh/Anglesey origin and has worked in various professional fields. He was previously married to Djibril Cissé with whom he has three children. He has no children with Littler. He keeps his private life away from the public eye. #### **Lifestyle and Publicly Known Details** He has lived with simple preferences. In the early stages of his career he commuted to training on a scooter. In England he drove a Mini Hatchback choosing this vehicle for ease of driving. He prefers home-cooked meals. His interests include tennis karaoke and spending time with close friends. For a long time he used an old smartphone. He prefers not to replace items that are still functional. It is known that he drove a Mini Cooper in England. It has been reported that after missing an Eurostar train he played five-a-side football and watched a match at a fan’s home. ### **Achievements and Awards** #### **Club Achievements** He won the 2015–16 Premier League title with Leicester City. With Chelsea he won the Premier League (2016–17) FA Cup (2017–18) UEFA Europa League (2018–19) and UEFA Champions League (2020–21). He also won the UEFA Super Cup (2021) and FIFA Club World Cup (2021). #### **National Team Achievements** He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2021 UEFA Nations League with France. #### **Individual Awards and Honors** He has been named to the PFA Team of the Year ESM Team of the Year Leicester City Players’ Player of the Year PFA Players’ Player of the Year Premier League Player of the Season FWA Footballer of the Year FIFA FIFPro World11 and UEFA Team of the Year. In 2019 he was honored with the title of Knight in the Legion of Honour. ## Academic Sources and References 1. 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The Times of India, Accessed January 13, 2026. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/saudi-football/news/al-ittihads-ngolo-kant-inside-the-private-life-of-footballs-most-humble-champion/articleshow/124387279.cms 6. Young-po Reporters. "The Untold Story of N’Golo Kanté: Childhood and Biography Facts." Young-po Reporters, Accessed January 13, 2026. https://youngporeporters.news.blog/2019/11/18/the-untold-story-of-ngolo-kane-childhood-and-biography-fact/ ## Citations [^1]: ESPN" N'Golo Kante" Erişim tarihi: 13 Ocak 2026 https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/bio/\_/id/173556/ngolo-kante