Font for Golden Ball: “is still early”

Kante is being seen as one of the favourites for this huge prize thanks to his very good performance that helped Chelsea win the Champions League.

Players who play in defence rarely win such awards, however, Kante is the favourite for the top individual award after being declared matchplayer in the two semi-final challenges against Real Madrid and then again in the 1-0 victory over Manchester City. The final.

It's a little early to talk about this right now. We're in the middle of the year, six months and a lot of games and a race to play. You don't have to say today that I deserve it, ” he said at a press conference.

I was on top 10. It was the first time and it was beautiful. But winning this prize is another story. ”

It's a great individual reward. I see it as a result of a good season for players. It's not a goal I'm working on. Those who earned it in the past are players who have achieved great things in their career. ”, recently declared N Golo Kante.