How many caps did N'Golo Kanté win for France?

N'Golo Kanté won 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps for France, scoring 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals.

What did N'Golo Kanté win?

N'Golo Kanté's recorded honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.

Which clubs did N'Golo Kanté play for?

US Boulogne (2011–2013), Stade Malherbe Caen (2013–2015), Leicester City (2015–2016), Chelsea (2016–2023), Al Ittihad (2023–2026), Fenerbahçe Istanbul (2026–present).

Where does N'Golo Kanté rank among France's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks N'Golo Kanté #10 of France's 33 greatest players of all time.

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10 / France · 2016–

N'Golo Kanté

CDM

Caps · France

69 (as of 4 October 2026)

Goals · France

2 (as of 4 October 2026)

Life

1991

Clubs

Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad

Honours

FIFA World Cup 2018

#10

Editorial rank of 33 for France

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

In Porto on 29 May 2021 he covered the whole width of Manchester City's midfield, winning the ball again and again, and left the pitch as man of the match in Chelsea's Champions League final. Career record: 69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps and 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals for France; club career at Stade Malherbe Caen, Chelsea, Al Ittihad; honours include FIFA World Cup 2018.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Honours · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q16665941

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Career record

2011–2013	US Boulogne
2013–2015	Stade Malherbe Caen
2015–2016	Leicester City
2016–2023	Chelsea
2023–2026	Al Ittihad
2026–today	Fenerbahçe Istanbul
France	69 (as of 4 October 2026) caps, 2 (as of 4 October 2026) goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · France checked 4 October 2026
Goals · France checked 4 October 2026
Honours · FIFA World Cup 2018 · Winning team checked 4 October 2026

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Around Kanté in the almanac

One rank above: Just Fontaine at #9.

One rank below: Patrick Vieira at #11.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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