Ramires: Kante could play his way to Ballon d’Or contention

Chelsea Champions League winner Ramires has said  N’Golo Kante can emerge this summer among the world’s top three players.

Kante passed a late fitness test to ensure he can play for Chelsea in their Champions League final against Manchester City in a huge boost to Thomas Tuchel.

The 30-year-old midfielder is also expected to play a vital part in France’s hopes of clinching the European championship this summer after another brilliant campaign.

In an interview with Mais Futebol, Ramires said: “I watch Kante play and there’s a movie in my head because I see myself. He plays, he’s got a highlight, but no one sees him wanting to show up off the field.

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“He’s very calm, always quiet. He’s an extraordinary player. He’s in every corner of the field. On defence, in the middle, in attack, on the sides. He’s among the best in the world. What he’s playing is impressive.

“He may turn out to be one of the top three in the world.

“But it’s hard for a defensive midfielder to come in and win a Ballon d’Or. But, look, it would be deserved yes [if he won the Champions League and Euro 2020].”