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#9 N'golo Kante

N'golo Kante helped pull off the greatest football miracle

Leicester City shocked the footballing world when they managed to win the Premier League title in 2015/16 season under Claudio Ranieri. While Jamie Vardy and Riyad Mahrez ran away with most of the plaudits, one man who was indispensable for the side was the diminutive French midfielder, N'golo Kante.

In 2016, Kante was arguably the best midfielder in world football. Capable of reading the game supremely, Kante's positioning, interception skills and stamina made him a vital cog in the team.

Securing a move to Chelsea on the back of his wonderful performances with Leicester City, Kante showed his class by securing the PFA Player of the year award and guiding Chelsea to the Premier League title.

One of the most underappreciated players in the game, Kante certainly deserved to win the prestigious individual prize.