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#2 N’golo Kante
N’golo Kante is arguably the best defensive midfielder in the world right now. He could easily slot as an undisputable anchorman at any team. His vital role for France's 2018 World Cup triumph already served as a testament to his prowess. Despite Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri playing him out of his natural position, the Frenchman is still performing well overall this season.
The 27-year-old has even improved significantly in terms of productivity in his new position. He has now been directly involved in 7 goals for Chelsea in the league, while last season Kante only engaged in 2.
His defensive stats are slightly less than Casemiro but that could be understandable because he has played in a more offensive role in the ongoing campaign. A hardworking midfielder with endless energy, the Frenchman would surely make Casemiro sweat over his future if Madrid decide to buy him alongside Hazard in the summer.
