N'GOLO KANTÉ
Midfielder · Al-Ittihad FC · Pro League
“A veteran ball-carrier who can still turn midfield into forward momentum.”
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A veteran ball-carrier who can still turn midfield into forward momentum.
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. A veteran ball-carrier who can still turn midfield into forward momentum.
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
79%
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GoalPost verdict
A veteran ball-carrier who can still turn midfield into forward momentum.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
Current
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
15Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
61Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
47Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
74Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Direct threat
Movement
Counter attacks
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.08
0.52
per 90
0.18
15%
61%
1.38
3.8
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.08
season rate
Shots / 90
0.52
shot volume
Shot accuracy
35%
9/26 on target
Conversion
15%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.61
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.38
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Kanté is a box-to-box midfielder who keeps the game moving by carrying the ball through pressure rather than simply recycling it. Even in the late stage of his career, he remains a progressive outlet: he wins it, drives out of traffic, and helps France climb the pitch with purpose. The role suits his habits — compact, energetic, always ready to shift play from recovery into attack.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
For France at World Cup 2026, he matters as a trusted midfield release valve when the game gets tight. In a squad built for control, Kanté offers direct progression and calm veteran presence in the middle of the pitch.
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Analysis overview
Kanté is a box-to-box midfielder who keeps the game moving by carrying the ball through pressure rather than simply recycling it. Even in the late stage of his career, he remains a progressive outlet: he wins it, drives out of traffic, and helps France climb the pitch with purpose. The role suits his habits — compact, energetic, always ready to shift play from recovery into attack.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
0.52
SoT / 90
0.18
Accuracy
35%
Conversion
15%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Managed
Recent injury history is present, so workload context matters.
Coverage
1 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
A veteran ball-carrier who can still turn midfield into forward momentum.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Cup | 8 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 7.30 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 8 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 7.30 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 7.2 |
 Süper Lig | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1,144 | 7.14 |
 UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 7 |
 Pro League | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1,573 | 7.06 |
 Türkiye Kupası | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 6.9 |
| Total | 57 | 4 | 3 | 4,493 | 7.13 |
Recent form
Match-form data is pending for this player. This will populate after the rollup is deployed and backfilled.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.08
Shots
0.52
per 90
Shots on target
0.15
Conversion %
15%
Dribbles
61%
Key passes
1.38
Pass accuracy
69%
Fouls won
0.48
per 90
Def actions
3.79
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 8 |  Northern Ireland | Friendly | W3-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — |
Minutes played
Total minutes
Pro League1,573 (35%)Süper Lig1,144 (25%)Friendlies Clubs520 (12%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  France | Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 6.77 |
| 2025/26 |  Al-Ittihad FC | Pro League | 60 | 4 | 3 | 0.12 | 7.14 |
| 2024/25 | Al-Ittihad FC | Pro League | 55 | 4 | 7 | 0.20 | 7.46 |
| 2023/24 | Al-Ittihad FC | Pro League | 55 | 5 | 7 | 0.22 | 7.36 |
| 2022/23 |  Chelsea | Premier League | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0.17 | 7.16 |
Career highlights
Premier League
2016/2017, 2015/2016
FA Cup
2017/2018
FIFA Intercontinental Cup
2022
FIFA World Cup
2018
King's Cup
2024/2025
Career timeline detail
Fenerbahçe
2026 – Present
Apps
174
Goals
13
Assists
17
Minutes
12,240
Competition breakdown
| Friendlies | 4 app | 0 g | 6.77 |
| Pro League | 60 app | 4 g | 7.14 |
| Pro League | 55 app | 4 g | 7.46 |
| Pro League | 55 app | 5 g | 7.36 |
Goal timeline
13 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
France
WC trophies
2
Avg rating
7.14
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
France
Group context
Tournament overview
For France at World Cup 2026, he matters as a trusted midfield release valve when the game gets tight. In a squad built for control, Kanté offers direct progression and calm veteran presence in the middle of the pitch.
Appearances
17
Best finish
Champions
FIFA rank
1
Titles
2
France · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
71
Avg rating
7.14
Minutes
4,493
G/A 90
0.14
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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France · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | Senegal | MetLife Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 26 | Norway | Gillette Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| Jun 22 | Iraq | Lincoln Financial Field | 9:00 PM |
N. Kanté · projection status
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