Al-Ittihad midfielder N'Golo Kante. Image: X
A pay packet to match his pedigree
Rise to fame and on-field brilliance
Club career snapshot
JS Suresnes (youth career): Spent a decade refining his craft before turning professional.
Boulogne (2012–2013): Debuted in Ligue 2, later played a full season in France’s third division.
Caen (2013–2015): Promoted to Ligue 1 and earned a reputation as Europe’s leading ball-winning midfielder.
Leicester City (2015–2016): Signed for €8
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