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Born in Paris to Malian parents,[5] Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade. He said he felt good in London and had faith in the project at Chelsea. [89] Kanté began his career at the age of eight at JS Suresnes in the western suburbs of the capital, remaining there for a decade. Preview and stats followed by live commentary, video highlights and match report. [59] He made his debut against the former eight days later, replacing Lassana Diarra at half time in a 3–2 win at the Amsterdam Arena. [6] He was rejected from the academy at Clairefontaine when he was during this time. N’Golo Kante will return to Chelsea after suffering a left hamstring injury during France’s 1-1 draw with Ukraine on Wednesday. Minute ab, was den Frankreich-Sieg bedeutet. 90'+4' Second Half ends, France 0, Portugal 0. Tag: Nations League roundup: Kanté’s strike for France knocks out holders Portugal. Goal N'Golo Kanté France; 54' GOAL! This statistic shows the achievements of FC Chelsea player N'Golo Kanté. [14][15] He made his debut five days later by replacing Vardy for the final eight minutes of a 4–2 home win over Sunderland. [40], On 23 November 2018, Kanté signed a new five-year contract at Chelsea. Portugal France 0 - 1 Kanté monstrueux qu'on lui donne le ballon d'or voici mon debrief ouais ! Despite picking up a yellow card in the first three minutes of the game, he shone as the game went on, to help Chelsea to a 2–1 victory. France take the lead! N'Golo Kanté (France) left footed shot from very close range to the high centre of the goal. Match ends, France 0, Portugal 0. [67] He featured in all 7 matches for France in the tournament. Mali issued a further invitation to Kanté in January 2016, although he stated that he was still undecided about which national team to represent should he get an invite from France. Covering the impact of coronavirus on the sports world. 75’ An amazing save by captain Lloris to keep in the lead#PORFRA #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/ANwXyc9w0k. Born to Malian parents, Kanté was approached by Mali ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations having not played for France in any of their age group teams. [66], On 17 May 2018, he was called up to the 23-man French squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. 87. After asking the player if he considered Makélélé his role model, Kanté instead said that he admired Lassana Diarra. A solitary second half goal from Ngolo Kante was enough for 'Les Bleus' to secure the win and top the League A Group 3 table in a entertaining contest against Portugal in Lisbon. The following year, he joined Chelsea for a fee worth £32 million and won the league; making him the first outfield player to win back-to-back English league titles with different clubs since Eric Cantona in 1992 and 1993. Portugal-France : 0-1. Join Facebook to connect with Franco Kanté and others you may know. [8][74][80] His World Cup winning midfield partner, Paul Pogba, said he could outrun an entire team of 11 players. Europe; Africa; Asia; Oceania; South America; North America; Matches Cups & Friendlies. [79], Although he is predominantly known for his tactical awareness, intelligence, and the defensive aspect of his game — namely his ability to tackle and regain possession, intercept passes, and block shots — he is also capable of playmaking from inside his own half and is an efficient passer on the counter-attack. A sworn declaration stating that: . Kimpembe makes a sliding tackle to block Trincao breaking into the box on the right; it was a decent tackle as Ronaldo was lurking in the centre of the box. [87], Kanté was born in Paris to Malian parents who migrated to France from Mali in 1980. [82] His league-title winning manager, Claudio Ranieri, often joked about him having "batteries" and said: "One day, I’m going to see you cross the ball and then finish the cross with a header yourself. [46] His first goal of the season was nominated for the Premier League Goal of the Month award along with his Chelsea teammate, Fikayo Tomori. In 2013, he joined Ligue 2 side Caen and played all 38 games in his first season as they came third in Ligue 2, earning them promotion to Ligue 1. [10], The following season, Kanté played 37 games as Caen remained in the top flight; his one absence was suspension through being sent off in a 0–1 home loss to Rennes on 30 August. [42] Kanté scored on his 300th club appearance, a 2–2 home draw against Burnley on 22 April. He was a late bloomer and by the age of 21 had only made one senior appearance in the second tier of French football. Get a report of the Portugal vs. France 2020-22 UEFA Nations League, Group Stage football match. [22] His departure proved a major factor in Leicester's sharp decline in form in the 2016–17 season, as the club was unable to find an equally skilled midfielder to replace him. After that he joined League 2 side Caen on a free transfer, finished third and won promotion to the Ligue 1. [29] On 23 October, he scored his first goal for Chelsea in a 4–0 home win against Manchester United. ", "Euro 2016 Final Defeat For Kante's France", "Alexandre Lacazette and Anthony Martial on standby for France World Cup squad and Dimitri Payet out", "Chelsea have the look of an unstoppable force thanks to N'Golo Kanté", "Why N'Golo Kante is the best midfielder in the Premier League", "Antonio Conte sees himself in N'Golo Kante, Chelsea's midfield revelation, ahead of Manchester United clash", "Ranked! Despite a bright open to the second half, the Portuguese fell behind to Kante's crucial strike after Patricio could only parry Rabiot's effort following a one-two with Antoine Griezmann into the path of the onrushing midfielder. [49], In May 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, Kanté chose to train from home after Chelsea resumed training on site. Trincao is caught by Hernandez on the byline in the French box, but instead of going … He made his professional debut in the last game of the Ligue 2 season on 18 May 2012, a 1–2 home defeat for his already relegated team to Monaco, replacing Virgile Reset for the final 11 minutes.[7]. C'est fini, les Bleus l'emportent et se qualifient pour la phase finale. 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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo gestures during the UEFA Nations League soccer match between Portugal and France at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020. [50], Kanté showed an impressive display in the Premier League opener against Brighton & Hove Albion, in a 3–1 away win on 14 September 2020. Mory Kanté (born March 29th, 1950, Albadariya, Guinea; died May 22th, 2020, Conakry, Guinea) was an acclaimed vocalist and player of the kora harp. Lively substitute Trincao might have had a penalty late on but he refused to go down after a possible obstruction and the chance passed. PORTUGAL 0-1 FRANCE. He was born into one of Guinea's best known families of griot (hereditary) musicians. [91] Kanté is aware of his public perception as a shy and private individual, but also said that stories about him by current and former teammates, like Jamie Vardy, were often exaggerated. Abonne-toi bg ! World champions France beat Portugal 1-0 in Lisbon to move clear at the top of Nations League A3 and secure a place in the finals. Portugal – France: N’Golo Kanté Seals The Win For Fluid France (0-1) November 15, 2020 Manasvin Andra No Comments. Portugal 0 France 1 (Kante 54) France take the lead! Down the other end, Patricio continued to frustrate Martial, and denied the former Monaco and Lyon man after Lucas Hernandez had teed him up after Griezmann created the opening. 11/14/2020 Reuters. Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1. Anthony Martial (France) right footed shot from the centre of the box is too high. [88], He is named after King Ngolo Diarra of the Bamana Empire. After signing a five-year contract with the club, Kanté said: "I am so happy to have signed for one of the biggest clubs in Europe. - @equipedefrance are the 1st team to reach the finals of the 2020-21 Nations League. [65] Kanté was unused in the final, which France lost 1–0 to Portugal after extra time. [51][52] On 23 February 2021, Kanté marked his 200th appearance in all competitions with the club as Chelsea beat Atlético Madrid 1–0 in the Champions League round of 16. He was named Leicester City's Player of the Year in his first, and only, season at the club. Kanté made his senior international debut for France in 2016 and was included in the squad that finished runners-up at the 2016 European Championship. "[24][25] According to Football Leaks, Kanté was offered a deal where a part of his salary would be transferred into an offshore account to avoid taxes. [71], After his first senior goal, French regional newspaper La Voix du Nord likened Kanté to Claude Makélélé (in reference to his early days at Nantes) due to their similar playing style and defensive role in midfield. All Rights Reserved. [55], Born to Malian parents, Kanté was approached by Mali ahead of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations having not played for France in any of their age group teams. Portugal - France (0 - 1) : Voir le but de Kanté en vidéo Kanté ouvre le score pour l'équipe de France et c'est mérité ! N'Golo Kante scored just his second international goal as World Cup holders France defeated European champions Portugal 1-0 … N'Golo Kanté's game by numbers for France vs. Portugal: 100% shot-conversion 100% aerials won 89 touches 88% passing accuracy 5 tackles won (most) 4 interceptions (most) 2 … It’s a dream come true for me. [47] Kanté marked his 150th Chelsea appearance with a goal against Manchester City, in a 1–2 away defeat on 23 November. Football statistics of N'Golo Kanté including club and national team history. 6-keys: media/spln/soccer/reg/free/stories, at After a patient bout of possession Griezmann finds Rabiot on the right of the area with a nice reverse pass. 5:15 pm ET, UEFA qualifiers: North Macedonia stun Germany, Europe WC qualifiers: Portugal survive scare. 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[78] His game is considered as, or tasked with, doing the "dirty work," which includes running, fetching, and retrieving possession; to benefit team-mates so they can be put in goal scoring positions. [71][78][80][81][82][83][84] He made the most tackles in Europe's top leagues in back-to-back seasons (14–15 and 15–16),[85][86] and in April 2016, Sir Alex Ferguson described him as the best player in the Premier League. 53' Attempt saved. France handed defending Nations League champions Portugal a rare defeat on Saturday, winning 1-0 in Lisbon with N'Golo Kante's second-half strike. African Nations Cup; Asian Cup; Copa America; European Championship; Gold Cup; Oceania Cup; World Cup; Other tournaments; Friend [73][74][75][76][77] This is attributed to his strong positional sense, off the ball movement, and ability to read the game. Football statistics of N'Golo Kanté including club and national team history. France eclipse holders Portugal to reach UEFA Nations League final four; France eclipse holders Portugal to reach UEFA Nations League final four After N’Golo Kante’s second-half strike handed Portugal their only second defeat since the 2018 World Cup, France went top of Group A3 with an unassailable 13 points from five matches. Kanté radieux après son but. Complex. 0-0 #PORFRA #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/IYrLl1OZ4J. Kanté chose to refuse the deal, with his lawyer stating in an email: "N'golo is flexible, he simply wants a normal salary. UEFA Nations League match Portugal vs France 14.11.2020. Portugal and France enter the match tied with 10 points each atop the Group C standings. PORTUGAL 0-1 FRANCE. — Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) March 25, 2021 According to the Athletic, Kanté “felt a small pain in his hamstring” during the match , but went on to finish the game. Portugal 0 France 1 (Kante 54). Kanté declined on the basis that he was still trying to establish himself in Ligue 1. Revivez le but de N'Golo Kanté qui a offert la victoire à l'équipe de France au Portugal. He is also quick up and down the pitch and often makes late attacking runs. [45] On 22 September, Kanté scored the only goal in a 1–2 loss against Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. N'Golo Kanté (born 29 March 1991) is a French professional footballer who plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Chelsea and the France national team. The FFF on Thursday evening announced that 29-year-old Chelsea and France midfielder N’Golo Kanté will miss Les Bleus’ next two qualification matches against Kazakhstan and Bosnia owing to a slight hamstring flare up. and he is 169cm tall. In his second match on 9 August, he scored his first goal to equalise in a 2–1 win at Laval;[9] he levelled again with his other goal of the campaign on 11 April 2014, in a 3–2 win at Istres. #PORFRA #NationsLeague. After a patient bout of possession Griezmann finds Rabiot on the right of the area with a nice reverse pass. He featured in all 7 matches for France in the tournament. Kanté was unused in the final, which France lost 1–0 to Portugal after extra time. [6], Kanté was scouted for Premier League club Leicester City by Steve Walsh, who had previously facilitated the transfers of Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez to the team. Teams National Teams. [41] On 24 January, he scored the first goal of Chelsea's 2–1 EFL Cup semi-final second leg win at home to Tottenham Hotspur. [68] He was awarded man-of-the-match against Denmark in the group stage and on 15 July, Kanté started in France's 4–2 win over Croatia in the final of the tournament. [18][19] In April, he was one of four Leicester players named in the PFA Team of the Year. The rematch of the 2016 European Championship final saw the same scoreline but in the other direction, as France rolled to victory on the back of a fluid and composed performance. [12] He recovered the ball more times over the season than any other player in Europe. france 0-0 portugal 90. A rare N'Golo Kanté goal vs Portugal helped France to a 1-0 victory to book the defending world champs' spot in the UEFA Nations League finals. France holds the all-time head-to-head record against Portugal, 18-2-6. [30], On 26 December 2016, Kanté was named by L'Équipe as the world's sixth best footballer of 2016. 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On his performance vs Portugal: [4] He has also won the PFA Players' Player of the Year and FWA Footballer of the Year award. On 7 November, he scored his first Premier League goal in a 2–1 home win against Watford. [17] Ronaldo, Ronaldinho and Diego Maradona were his favorite players growing up. Can France overcome their indifferent form? N'Golo Kanté [ŋɡolo kãnte]3, né le 29 mars 1991 à Paris est un footballeur international français qui évolue au poste de milieu de terrain à Chelsea en Angleterre. [56] Mali issued a further invitation to Kanté in January 2016,[57] although he stated that he was still undecided about which national team to represent should he get an invite from France. N’Golo Kante made all the difference while Cristiano Ronaldo was left frustrated as France beat Portugal 1-0 to seal a place in the UEFA Nations League Finals. [48] Later that month Kanté revealed he decided against moving to PSG and said, "‘Sometimes we do not necessarily know where we want to go, but we know what we have." 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In 2015, he joined Leicester City for a fee worth £5.6 million and became an integral member of the club's first Premier League title. [53][54] After Chelsea's 2-0 victory in the second leg against Atlético Madrid on 17 March, Kanté was widely lauded for his man of the match performance. [69], A dynamic, diminutive and disciplined player,[70][71][72] Kanté is known for his relentless energy and excellent ball-winning abilities as a box-to-box midfielder. A rare N'Golo Kanté goal vs Portugal helped France to a 1-0 victory to book the defending world champs' spot in the UEFA Nations League finals. [90], At the start of his professional career at Boulogne, he commuted to training on a kick scooter and as of 2018 drove a Mini Hatch — his first purchase in England because he found it easy to learn how to drive in. It’s Kanté’s 2nd goal in 44 games for France #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/VKjZqSdtEE. [31] On 13 March 2017, Kanté was named man of the match and scored the only goal in the 51st minute, in an FA Cup quarter-final win over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. BBC Sport awarded him the man of the match award. In five years, in the Premier League, he has yet to receive a red card. UEFA Nations League Match Report for Portugal v France on 14 November 2020, includes all goals and incidents. N’Golo Kante’s second half strike helped the world champions to reach the competition’s final four at the expense of the holders. He ran, he tackled, he intercepted, he passed. [39] He would go on to gain an FA Cup winners medal, appearing for the whole 90 minutes in a 1–0 victory over Manchester United in the final on 19 May 2018. [32][33] On 20 April, Kanté was named in the PFA Team of the Year for the second consecutive season. Brilliant ball in from Cancelo on the right wing but Ronaldo, goal side of the defenders, can't quite stretch his neck to reach it. On 10 August, he scored his first senior goal, the only one in a win over Luzenac at the Stade de la Libération,[8] and he added two more over the campaign. [58], On 17 March 2016, Kanté was selected for the France senior squad for the first time to face the Netherlands and Russia in friendlies. [79] In his first 150 Premier League appearances he totaled 92 wins, 28 losses and 10 goals. Ngolo Kante's goal eight minutes into the second half secured a 1-0 for France away at Portugal and sent the world champions into the finals of UEFA's Nations League and could also ultimately decide which of the two finishes top of their group. FIFA FIFPro World11 nominee: 2019 (4th midfielder), This page was last edited on 30 March 2021, at 11:00. On a night when the pitch was packed to the rafters with some of the world's greatest talents, it was an unlikely source that popped up to secure all three points for the reigning World Cup holders and secure their passage to the final four. Euro 2020 roundup: Kanté injured in warm-up as France sink Iceland ... European champions Portugal and Ukraine edged closer to qualification with comfortable home wins in … PEN APPEALS FROM PORTUGAL. Aguero to leave Manchester City this summer, OL reports positive COVID results, wants UWCL postponed, Premier League payments to agents continue to rise, Rapinoe, Purce speak on equal pay at White House. N'Golo Kanté dans tous les bons coups, Ronaldo toujours muet face aux Bleus… retrouvez les tops et les flops de ce France-Portugal. The score was tied 2–2 on aggregate at the end of 90 minutes, with Chelsea winning the shootout 4–2. [27], On 15 August 2016, Kanté made his competitive debut in their season opener against West Ham United. His favorite dish is Thieboudienne because of his mother's cooking. Portugal will not defend their Nations League title after missing out on a Finals place due to Saturday's defeat at home to France. During the 2012–13 season, he played in the third-tier Championnat National, missing only one league game. [81][83] Kanté has said he doesn't necessarily enjoy his role but the "satisfaction in recovering a ball, in protecting my team from an opponent’s attack," is what keeps him going. "[71] Off the pitch, Kanté's former Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte, praised his work ethic and constant willingness to improve. Sports . [37] Kanté become the first player since Eric Cantona in 1993 to win back‑to-back top-flight titles in England with two clubs. [96], three levels in the football league pyramid, Leicester City Players' Player of the Year, Trophées UNFP for Best French Player Abroad, "Décret du 31 décembre 2018 portant promotion et nomination", "FIFA World Cup Russia 2018: List of players: France", "Chelsea's N'Golo Kante should be top contender for Footballer of the Year", "N'Golo Kante Uncovered: This is what drives the Chelsea star on", "N'Golo Kante: How can Premier League clubs create next star? N’Golo Kante scored the only goal as France beat Portugal 1-0 (Photo Credit: ESPN) France handed defending UEFA Nations League champions Portugal a rare defeat on Saturday, winning 1-0 in Lisbon. Mais Kanté a bien suivi et a inscrit son deuxième but en équipe de France. Kanté’s last club coach, Antonio Conte, suggested last year that he will never be crowned the best player in the world. Coach Didier Deschamps opted to go without Olivier Giroud in attack and favored Anthony Martial instead and was nearly rewarded when the Manchester United man hit the crossbar with a header after Kingsley Coman, Martial and Adrien Rabiot all had chances.