N'Golo Kanté French Footballer From Paris
N'Golo Kanté · association football player · French
Biography
Born on 29 March 1991 in Paris, N'Golo Kanté is a French footballer. N'Golo Kanté has lined up for France men's national association football team (2016–) and Chelsea F.C. (2016–2023).
Career
The records list him as a midfielder. The first club on record is US Boulogne (2011). He has played for 7 teams on record, including France men's national association football team, Chelsea F.C. and Al Ittihad FC. 7 years at Chelsea F.C. make up the longest period in his listed career. The list ends with Fenerbahçe Istanbul, which he joined in 2026. At France men's national association football team (2016–), his team-mates on record include Lucas Digne, Ousmane Dembélé and Rémy Cabella. Chelsea F.C. team-mates from the same years include César Azpilicueta, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount.
Recognition
He won the Knight of the Legion of Honour in 2018.
Teams
7 teams| Years | Team | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2011–2013 | US Boulogne | Midfielder |
| 2013–2015 | Stade Malherbe Caen | Midfielder |
| 2015–2016 | Leicester City F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2016–2023 | Chelsea F.C. | Midfielder |
| 2016– | France men's national association football team | Midfielder |
| 2023–2026 | Al Ittihad FC | Midfielder |
| 2026– | Fenerbahçe Istanbul | Midfielder |
Awards and nominations
1 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Knight of the Legion of Honour | Won |
N'Golo Kanté on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 16.3M @nglkante
- Engagement rate
- 7.26% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,158,903
- Average comments
- 24,937 Based on the last 12 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
N'Golo Kanté Photos
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Photo: @cfcunofficial (Chelsea Debs) London · CC BY-SA 2.0 -
Photo: محمد امین انصاری · CC BY 4.0 -
Photo: محمد امین انصاری · CC BY 4.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté is 35 years old, born on 29 March 1991 in Paris.
What is N'Golo Kanté known for?
N'Golo Kanté is a midfielder who has played for France men's national association football team and Chelsea F.C..
How tall is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What is N'Golo Kanté’s nationality?
N'Golo Kanté is French, born in Paris.
Has N'Golo Kanté won any awards?
Yes. N'Golo Kanté won Knight of the Legion of Honour (2018).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q16665941), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Bryan Berlin · CC BY-SA 4.0
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