N'Golo Kanté

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Honours

Rankings

Covers

Records

N'Golo Kanté's trophy cabinet is remarkable for a player of his position. He is one of only a handful of players to have won the Premier League with two different clubs in consecutive seasons, a feat that highlights his transformative impact. His 2017 clean sweep of individual English football awards is rare for a defensive midfielder. On the international stage, he was a key part of France's 2018 World Cup triumph, anchoring the midfield. His collection includes the Champions League, Europa League, and every major domestic honor. These achievements are even more impressive given his late start in top-flight football at age 24.

AwardsKanté has won numerous individual and team honors. He was named Premier League Player of the Season, PFA Players' Player of the Year, and FWA Footballer of the Year in 2017. He also won UEFA Men's Midfielder of the Year and French Player of the Year in 2017. His team trophies include two Premier League titles, the Champions League, Europa League, FA Cup, and the World Cup with France.

Honours & Distinctions

Chevalier of the Legion of Honour

French Government·2018

Awarded for being a member of France's World Cup-winning squad.

PFA Team of the Year

PFA·2016

Included in the Premier League Team of the Year.

PFA Team of the Year

PFA·2017

Included in the Premier League Team of the Year.

UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

UEFA·2017

Included in the squad of the season.

UEFA Champions League Squad of the Season

UEFA·2021

Included in the squad of the season.

FIFA FIFPro World11

FIFA·2016

Selected in the World XI.

FIFA FIFPro World11

FIFA·2017

Selected in the World XI.

FIFA FIFPro World11

FIFA·2018

Selected in the World XI.

FIFA FIFPro World11

FIFA·2021

Selected in the World XI.

IFFHS Men's World Team

IFFHS·2017

Included in the world team.

IFFHS Men's World Team

IFFHS·2018

Included in the world team.

IFFHS Men's World Team

IFFHS·2021

Included in the world team.

ESM Team of the Year

European Sports Media·2016

Included in the team of the year.

ESM Team of the Year

European Sports Media·2017

Included in the team of the year.

Rankings & Lists

100 Best Footballers in the World

The Guardian·2016

100 Best Footballers in the World

The Guardian·2017

Best Players in the World

FourFourTwo·2017

Ballon d'Or

France Football·2017

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Ballon d'Or

France Football·2018

Ballon d'Or

France Football·2021

Magazine Covers

France Football

2017

Ballon d'Or issue

L'Équipe

2018

World Cup victory cover

FourFourTwo

2016

Leicester City miracle

So Foot

2017

French football feature

Records & Feats

First outfield player since Eric Cantona to win consecutive Premier League titles with different clubs

Career Milestone·2017

Kanté won the Premier League with Leicester City in 2016 and with Chelsea in 2017.

Led Premier League in interceptions and tackles in title-winning season

Stats·2016

In 2015-16, Kanté made 175 interceptions and 143 tackles, the most in the league.

Never received a red card in professional career

Career Milestone·Ongoing

Kanté has played hundreds of matches without ever being sent off.