N’Golo Kanté (born 29 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad and the France national team. He is known for his work rate and defensive acumen. Kanté is widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time and one of the greatest players in Premier League history.
- Born: 29 March 1991, Paris, France
- Nationality: French, Malian
- Salary: 25 million EUR (2025)
- Height: 1.68 m
