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N'Golo Kanté
#17 · Defensive Midfield · France · Fenerbahçe
N'Golo Kanté is listed in France's 2026 World Cup squad. N'Golo Kanté plays as a Defensive Midfield for Fenerbahçe and is 35 years old.
Profile
| National team | France |
|---|---|
| Club | Fenerbahçe |
| Position | Defensive Midfield |
| Squad number | 17 |
| Age | 35 |
| Date of birth | March 29, 1991 |
| Birthplace | Paris, France |
| Nationality | France |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | 150 lbs |
| Preferred foot | Right |
| Profile data updated | September 24, 2026 |
World Cup 2026 Context
N'Golo Kanté is part of the France squad for the 2026 World Cup in Group I. FootyTips.io tracks France's fixtures, model probabilities and tournament chances from the same Elo + Poisson model used across the site.
France vs Senegal
Jun 16 · Group I France vs Iraq
Jun 22 · Group I Norway vs France
Jun 26 · Group I
Jun 16 · Group I France vs Iraq
Jun 22 · Group I Norway vs France
Jun 26 · Group I
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FAQ
How old is N'Golo Kanté?
N'Golo Kanté is 35 years old, born on March 29, 1991.
Which club does N'Golo Kanté play for?
N'Golo Kanté plays for Fenerbahçe.
Which national team does N'Golo Kanté represent?
N'Golo Kanté represents France.
What position does N'Golo Kanté play?
N'Golo Kanté is listed as a Defensive Midfield.
Current squad data from TheSportsDB. Historical World Cup goal data from martj42/international_results where available.