For Euro 2024, Didier Deschamps has called upon his trusted lieutenant N’Golo Kante. Plying his trade in Saudi Arabia, the ever-smiling midfielder is expected to make a difference in the middle. Yet, despite playing at the top level for nearly a decade, Kante’s personal life remains a mystery! The only commonly known fact about the diminutive midfielder is his African roots.

Hence, we will go in-depth into N’Golo Kante’s personal life. From his immigrant roots to his children, we’ve got you covered.

The unsung heroes behind the success of N’Golo Kante

The former Chelsea midfielder’s parents had moved from Mali to France for a better life. N’Golo Kante’s father was a stonemason while his mother worked as a cleaner. From the beginning, they instilled in him a strong desire to work hard and achieve his dreams. For Kante, the love for soccer bloomed at seven, after noticing players like Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane make it big.

Yet, the journey to success has its complications at first. Somewhere along the line, the midfielder became unsure of his chances of making it as a soccer star due to plying his trade in the lower leagues. As a backup option, N’Golo Kante pursued accounting in college. Unlike many soccer players, the Frenchman was playing in the 9th division and accounting was a subject he enjoyed.

Fortunately, his talent shone through and he got an opportunity to play for amateur teams before making it big for France. Worldwide recognition soon followed and the star now enjoys a comfortable life with his wife, Jude Littler.

Meet Jude Littler who was previously in a relationship with another soccer icon

At 47 years old, Jude Littler has seen her fair share of life. She started her career as a hairdresser and also appeared on reality shows. Currently, she is enjoying significant success in the business world through her startups and ventures. It is not yet know when she married N’Golo Kante. The couple does not have children. Yet Jude Litter has experienced the joy of motherhood through her previous relationship.

Previously, Littler was in a high-profile relationship with former Liverpool star Djibril Cissé. Notably, the two met at a nightclub and tied the knot in 2005. The wedding was a pompous affair, as Louis Saha, Sylvain Wiltord, and more attended the ceremony. The couple had 3 children, but the marriage ended in 2014. Fortunately for Littler, she got the perfect match in N’Golo Kante, who since emerged as one of the world’s best players. May their partnership be joyful and long-lasting.