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Full career & schedule →Domestic-league season · Al-Ittihad FC.
Also this season
Earlier this season at Fenerbahçe — UEFA Europa League: 2 apps, 0g 0a, 166 min
Earlier this season at Fenerbahçe — Türkiye Kupası: 2 apps, 0g 0a, 120 min
The headline Season rating covers his time at Al-Ittihad FC; availability counts only fixtures while in this squad.
Performance data · by competition
| Competition | Apps | G | A | Min | Match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pro League | 18 | 2 | 1 | 1573 | 7.06 |
 Süper Ligat Fenerbahçe | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1144 | 7.14 |
| King's Cup | 8 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 7.3 |
 Friendlies Clubs | 8 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 7.3 |
 AFC Champions League Elite | 5 | 0 | 0 | 450 | 7.2 |
 UEFA Europa Leagueat Fenerbahçe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 166 | 7 |
 Türkiye Kupasıat Fenerbahçe | 2 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 6.9 |
 Super Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Scout report
N. Kanté is a 35-year-old central midfielder at Al-Ittihad FC, enjoying a standout season — 2 goals and 1 assists in 18 appearances, a Season grade of 31, top 38% of Pro League central midfielders. On long-term scout potential he's rated 17.6, ranking 290th of 317 in the Pro League. A seasoned veteran, he has been a regular starter (62.4% of available minutes). His defensive output reads 3.38 tackles, blocks and interceptions per 90. Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Kanté.
Judged on this season alone, Kanté graded 31 — a solid campaign that ranks top 38% of the 66 central midfielders in the Pro League, on 2 goals, 1 assist and 3.376 defensive actions per 90.
Year-on-year, that's a drop on last season (Season 57 → 31). Over the 6 seasons on record his form has drifted down, peaking in 2024/25.
On long-term talent our Rating reads 18, 62nd of 66 of the 66 central midfielders in the Pro League. At 35 Kanté is into the veteran stage, where the age curve weighs on the projection, and a market index of 2.6 reflects that trajectory.
Past his 2024/25 peak — the recent trend is downward, so buyers are paying for what's left, not what was.
Output in context · Al-Ittihad FC finished 5th of 18 · an upper-table side
3.38 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90 — moderate defensive volume, with 5 clean sheets across 18 appearances. Behind an upper-table side (5th of 18) the side controls more games, so the defensive load is lighter — the value sits as much in composure and ball progression as in raw volume. Going forward he chipped in 2 goals and 1 assist — a useful bonus from the back.
Strengths
- Availability. On the pitch for 62.4% of available minutes — a dependable presence in the XI.
- Attacking threat. Chips in from deep: 0.17 goal involvements per 90, useful for a central midfielder.
Watch points
- Age curve. At 35, both level and resale value are on the downslope.
- Level. Rates below a nailed-on top-tier starter on our model.
Outlook
With a Rating of 17.6, Kanté carries the 62nd-highest potential of the central midfielders in the Pro League of 66. Defensively he reads as moderate defensive volume (3.38 tackles, blocks & interceptions per 90). Veteran phase — a short-term, lower-fee proposition as both level and value decline (0.6× and falling).
Generated from Field Insider's rating model · AI-written analysis to follow.
Season statistics
Bars = where he ranks among central midfielders in the Pro League with 600+ minutes this season.
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Transfer news
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