N’golo Kante biography and net worth

• N’golo Kante is one of the best midfield players of the modern football generation. He can play as a central and a defensive midfielder. 
• N’golo Kante has won the English Premier League, UEFA Champions League and the FIFA World Cup.
• Kante is married to Jude Littler, former girlfriend of Djibril Cisse. 

N’golo Kante is a well known footballer who plays for Chelsea in England. N’golo Kante is one of the top-rated midfielders in the world. The Frenchman plays as a central midfielder. He can also play as a defensive midfielder. 

N’golo Kante is known for his high work rate and defensive ability. He is also known for his strong positional sense and ability to read the game. Many coaches and sports commentators have praised Kante’s off-the-ball movement. 

The 31 years old is good at intercepting passes and blocking shots. Kante is a good passer, especially during counterattack moves. 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is one of the calm football players worldwide. His calmness has made football fans nickname him the nicest man on earth. 

N’golo Kante has achieved a lot in his football career. He has won several trophies, including two English Premier League titles and a UEFA Champions League title. 

N’golo Kante’s Biography

Full Name N’golo Kante

Age 31

Place of Birth Paris, France

Height 1.68 m

Nationality French

Date of Birth March 29, 1991

Occupation Footballer

Marital Status Married

Early Life

N’golo Kante was born in Paris, France, on March 29, 1991. His parents are from Mali. 

N’golo Kante began playing football at 8, in the western part of Paris. He played football in his home town for a decade without being noticed by top European teams. 

According to Pierre Ville, N’golo Kante was never noticed by scouts during his teenage days because of his selfless style of play and small stature. He went for trials at Clairefontaine during his teenage days but was rejected. Former Arsenal manager, Arsene Wenger, passed on the offer of signing N’golo Kante in 2010.

N’golo Kante joined the reserves team of Boulogne in 2010, where he began playing professional football. 

Career 

N’golo didn’t have a good time at Boulogne as he struggled to make appearances. He left the club in 2013 after making 38 appearances. 

The Frenchman joined Caen in 2013, where his potential started to be seen. He spent two seasons at Caen, making 75 appearances and scoring four goals. 

N’golo Kante moved to the English Premier League and joined Leicester City in 2015. Leicester City had just been promoted to the English Premier League when they signed N’golo Kante. 

The Frenchman impressed in his first season under Claudio Ranieri. Kante played a crucial role at Leicester City as the club won the English Premier League title in 2016. He was included in the PFA Team of the Year for outstanding performance throughout the season.

Chelsea signed N’golo Kante in the summer of 2016 for 32 million euros. The Frenchman was given the jersey number 7, which Ramires previously wore. He helped Chelsea win the English Premier League title in his first season at the club. He also played a crucial role as the Blues reached the finals of the FA Cup, which they lost to Arsenal. 

Six years later, N’golo Kante is still at Chelsea and is one of their best players. N’golo Kante has won numerous trophies, including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. 

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner with France has also won individual awards, including The 2021 UEFA Champions League Midfielder of the Season.

N’golo Kante and the World Cup trophy. Photo/ The Mirror.

Personal Life

N’golo Kante was named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire. Kante’s father died while the midfielder was just 11. He lived with his mother and siblings in a small apartment in Rueil-Malmaison. 

N’golo Kante is a practicing Muslim. He grew up idolizing Ronaldinho Gaucho, Ronaldo Nazario and Diego Maradona. Kante’s younger sister was also a footballer, but she never reached professional levels. 

N’golo Kante is married to Jude Littler. The couple lives a very private life. They have never revealed to the press when and where they got married. Unlike the wives of other football stars, Jude does not share information about herself and does not have a social media account.

N’golo Kante and wife, Jude Littler. Photo/ Lefootenbref.com.

N’golo Kante and Jude Littler have three children. However, the children were not born by N’golo Kante. Jude used to date former Liverpool star Djibril Cisse, the father of the three children. 

FAQs

What is N’golo Kante’s net worth?

N’golo Kante has a net worth of 23 million euros. 

What is N’golo Kante’s salary at Chelsea?

N’golo Kante earns 290,000 euros every week at Chelsea. 

Is N’golo Kante married?

Yes. Kante is married to Jude Littler. 

Does N’golo Kante have any kids?

N’golo Kante and Jude have three children. However, the children are from Jude’s previous relationship.