N’Golo Kanté, born 29 March 1991, is a professional footballer from France, currently playing as a defensive midfielder for Al-Ittihad in the Saudi Pro League and the French national team. Considered one of the top midfielders of his era, he was recognized for his exceptional work ethic and defensive ability.
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- Full name: N’Golo Kanté
- Date of birth: March 29, 1991
- Age: 33 years old
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- Place of birth: Paris, France
- Nationality: French
- Occupation: Professional soccer player
- Height: 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Kanté
- Spouse: Jude Littler
- Siblings: Four siblings
- Relationship status: single
- Net worth: 30 million USD
Early life and education
N’Golo Kanté is 33 years old, born on March 29, 1991 in Paris, France. Kanté, a Muslim, was born in Paris to Malian parents who immigrated from Mali in 1980.
He grew up in a small apartment in Rueil-Malmaison, Hauts-de-Seine, and had to deal with losing his father as a child and his eldest brother before the 2018 World Cup.
He was named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire and had a younger sister who was also involved in the youth system at Suresnes.
While playing for Boulogne, Kanté obtained a vocational accounting degree at the age of 21. He initially switched to training on a kick scooter and then drove a Mini Hatch after moving to England.
Although he is considered a shy and reserved person, according to him, his teammates’ stories about him are often exaggerated.
Personal life
Kanté is currently married to Jude Littler. Littler was previously married to Djibril Cissé. Littler eventually married N’Golo Kanté. However, details about Kanté and Jude’s marriage are still unknown as they both want to keep their personal lives private. Additionally, there is no public information about their official marriage or any children they may have.
Career
Kanté began his professional journey at the age of eight with JS Suresnes in the suburbs of Paris, where he remained for ten years. Assistant manager Pierre Ville mentioned that Kanté was not noticed by big teams because of his small stature and team-focused playing style.
He was even rejected by Clairefontaine academy during this time. In his final season with Suresnes, he scored 10 goals in the Promotion d’Honneur.
In 2010, despite an offer from Arsenal, Kanté joined Boulogne’s reserve team after being personally taken around to various clubs by president Suresnes, a close friend of Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger. . Kanté made his professional debut in the final match of the Ligue 2 season in May 2012.
He then moved to Ligue 2 side Caen in 2013, where he played all 38 matches in his first season, helping the team gain promotion to Ligue 1. In the following seasons with Caen, Kanté continued made significant contributions on the field, including scoring goals. important goals and leading in ball recovery.
Born to Malian parents, Kanté was approached by Mali before the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations as he had never played for France in any of their age group teams.
Kanté declined the invitation, saying he was focused on establishing himself in Ligue 1. In January 2016, Mali extended another invitation to Kanté, but he was undecided on whether he would represent any national team if they receive an invitation from France.
On 17 March 2016, Kanté was called up to the French national team for the first time for friendlies against the Netherlands and Russia. He made his debut against the Netherlands and scored on his 25th birthday in the match against Russia.
Kanté also appeared in his first match for France at Euro 2016, where he played a key role in the team’s victory over Romania.
He was a member of the 23-man French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and played in all seven matches for France in the tournament. Kanté was awarded Man of the Match in the match against Denmark and started in the final match.
Prize
- FIFA World Cup: 2018
- Premier League Player of the Season: 2016–2017
- PFA Players’ Player of the Year: 2016–2017
- FWA Player of the Year: 2016–2017
Net value
N’Golo Kanté’s current net worth is estimated to be around $30 million thanks to his successful soccer career.
Social Media
- Instagram: @nglkante
- Twitter: @nglkante
