N. Kanté
2026 · clause 34,9 M€
Weak foot ★★★★★ · Skill moves ★★★★★
International ★★★★★
How to get the best out of N. Kanté in Career Mode
N. Kanté is a defensive midfielder at Al Ittihad (85 overall, CDM) — elite at that. At 34 they're in the final stretch; use them for what they still give, not for what they were. Above all they stand out for their tackling (90).
By FAFIFA Team · updated September 2025
What role should N. Kanté have?
Their place is in front of the defence as CDM. Anchor them in front of the centre-backs to screen space, break up play and make the first pass. They're the team's balance. They can also play CM. The game also rewards them with their PlayStyle+ in Intercept and roles like Box crasher and Holding, which reinforce that profile.
What are their strengths?
What makes them reliable: tackling (90), stamina (89) and reading of the game (88). Their tackling is out of this world and it's the trait to build their game around. And their PlayStyle+ (Intercept) push that ceiling even higher.
What are they missing?
No obvious holes for what their position asks: a profile without clear cracks.
Are they worth the price?
Worth around 21,8 M€ with 87 K€ wages. Worth it as a one-season stopgap; don't expect to resell high. And with a contract until 2026, you have leverage to bring the price down.
What is N. Kanté's best position?
Their best position is CDM, though they can also play CM.
How high can N. Kanté's rating go?
They're already at their ceiling (85): at their age the rating won't rise.
Are they expensive to sign?
Their market value is around 21,8 M€, with 87 K€ wages.
Do they win the ball back well?
Their reading of the game is 88 — outstanding for their position.
Career Mode performance
Real average reached by the community · coming soon, once careers are loggedAttributes · 34 stats
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Computed with sofifa’s official position formula over the individual attributes. The +n is the growth up to potential.
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