N'Golo Kanté

FRA

• #13 • Center Midfielder

N'Golo Kanté

FRA

• #13 • Center Midfielder

Club

Fenerbahçe

League

Champions League

Position

Role

Box-to-Box

Birthdate (Age)

Mar 29, 1991 (35)

Preferred Foot

Right

Height

5'6"

Weight

150 lb

National Team

France

Grades

Key Grades

All games

Metrics

Upcoming matches

No matches scheduled

News

Jun 30, 2026

Returns to bench

Kante (undisclosed) is on the bench for Tuesday's clash with Sweden.

Analysis: Kante was a doubt for Tuesday's clash due to a knock, but it appears it wasn't a serious concern. The midfielder is back on the bench and back available if needed. He's been a depth option for the most part due to the injury, but he could spell Adrien Rabiot for the knockout stage now that he's fit.

Jun 29, 2026

Uncertain for Sweden match

Kante (undisclosed) is a major doubt for Tuesday's round of 16 clash against Sweden, according to coach Didier Deschamps, per L'Equipe. "For N'Golo, it is not muscular, but he has a problem, and it will still be tight for tomorrow."

Analysis: Kante has not played a single minute of the tournament to date, making his potential involvement against Sweden one of the more closely watched fitness developments heading into the knockout stages. The 2018 world champion has been managing the knee issue throughout the competition, and coach Didier Deschamps' cautious comments suggest his availability for Tuesday remains genuinely uncertain. His return would give France a significant boost in midfield given the defensive and creative qualities he brings to the engine room, but the coaching staff will not risk him unless he can demonstrate sufficient fitness ahead of kickoff.