In the early hours of July 2nd, France triumphed over Belgium 1-0 in the European Championship round of 16, with midfielder N’Golo Kante setting a remarkable unbeaten record.
Statistics show that Kante has become the European player with the most consecutive undefeated appearances in major national team tournaments. Representing France, Kante has achieved an astonishing 19 unbeaten matches in the European Championship and World Cup, including 13 wins and 6 draws. Notably, in the European Championship, Kante also holds the longest unbeaten streak with 7 wins and 5 draws.
Speculations were rife that Kante’s move to the Middle East might signal the end of his national team career. However, the 1991-born player has been impressive at Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, solidifying his position at the club and earning his place back in the national team.
With his unwavering exceptional fitness, Kante continues to impress the coaching staff. He started all four of France’s matches in the tournament, being named Man of the Match on two occasions. Head coach Didier Deschamps humorously remarked after the match against the Netherlands: “For Kante, playing 90 minutes is just a warm-up. After the game, he even ran a few extra laps.”
Entering the knockout stages, Kante’s stats remained impressive: 95% pass accuracy, 2 chances created, 100% dribble and tackle success rates, 7 tackles, and 4 successful headers.
Fueled by Kante’s outstanding performances, France secured a 1-0 victory over Belgium, advancing to the European Championship quarterfinals. Next, Kante and his teammates will face Portugal, continuing their pursuit of the championship title.
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