Youssouf Kanté
Career snapshot
Career highs
| Full name | Youssouf Kanté |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1984-08-13 (41 yrs) |
| Place of birth | , |
| Citizenship |  France |
| Position | Midfield - Left Midfield (main: Midfield) |
| Foot | left |
| Height | 173.00 m |
| Current club | Unknown |
| Joined | 2013-07-01 |
| Contract expires | — |
| Club | Seasons | First | Last | Matches | Goals | Assists | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Thunder | 1 | 2009 | 2009 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seattle Sounders | 1 | 2008 | 2008 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 648 |
| FC Baulmes | 1 | 10/11 | 10/11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| FK Senica (- 2022) | 1 | 09/10 | 09/10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 134 |
Career trajectory — goals, assists & market value
Goals by season
Assists by season
| Season | Competition | Club | Matches | Goals | Assists | YC | RC | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | USL-1 | Minnesota Thunder | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | US Open Cup | Seattle Sounders | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | USL-1 | Seattle Sounders | 22 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 648 |
| 2008 | USL-1 Playoffs | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10/11 | 1. Liga Gr. 1 (- 11/12) | FC Baulmes | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 09/10 | Corgon Liga | FK Senica (- 2022) | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 134 |
| Season | Date | From | To | Type | Market value | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | 2010-02-01 | Seattle | FK Senica | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 10/11 | 2010-07-01 | FK Senica | Without Club | Transfer | 50000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-02-01 | Without Club | FC Baulmes | Transfer | 50000 | — |
| 10/11 | 2011-04-01 | FC Baulmes | Unknown | Transfer | 50000 | — |
| 12/13 | 2012-07-18 | Unknown | KVK Tienen | Transfer | 0 | — |
| 13/14 | 2013-07-01 | KVK Tienen | Unknown | Transfer | 0 | — |
No recorded injuries.
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jan 1, 1970 | — |
| Jan 1, 1970 | €50k |
No national team data.
| Teammate | PPG played with | Joint goals | Minutes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Greenfield | 1 | 0 | 56 |
Single-season peaks across competitions in this player's career.
Top goalscoring seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Goals | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | USL-1 | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 22 |
| 09/10 | Corgon Liga | FK Senica (- 2022) | 1 | 4 |
| 10/11 | 1. Liga Gr. 1 (- 11/12) | FC Baulmes | 1 | 1 |
Top assist seasons
| Season | Competition | Club | Assists | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | USL-1 | Seattle Sounders | 2 | 22 |
Teams faced most often by Youssouf Kanté's clubs during seasons he played in those competitions (team-level results, not personal head-to-head goals — see disclaimer above).
| Opponent | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Galaxy | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 17% |
| Houston Dynamo | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 33% |
| San Jose Earthquakes | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 60% |
| CD Chivas | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 20% |
| Colorado Rapids | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | +3 | 50% |
| New York RB | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +3 | 50% |
| Chicago Fire | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 50% |
| D.C. United | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | +1 | 50% |
| Toronto FC | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 50% |
| FC Dallas | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 25% |
| Columbus Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 2 | +5 | 50% |
| Kansas City Wizards | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | +2 | 75% |
Auto-detected milestones based on cumulative career totals.
| Season / Year | Milestone | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10 | Senior debut season | |
| 09/10 | First senior goal |
Yellow / second-yellow / red cards per season. Only seasons with at least one card are shown.
| Season | Matches | Mins | YC | 2nd YC | RC | Cards / 90′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 25 | 648 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0.56 |
Output by competition
Career goals and assists broken down by tournament.
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Frequently asked about Youssouf Kanté
Who is Youssouf Kanté?
Youssouf Kanté is a France professional footballer who plays as a left midfield for Unknown.
How old is Youssouf Kanté?
Youssouf Kanté is 41 years old. He was born on August 13, 1984.
What position does Youssouf Kanté play?
Youssouf Kanté plays as a left midfield (Midfield - Left Midfield).
What club does Youssouf Kanté play for?
Youssouf Kanté currently plays for Unknown.
How many career goals has Youssouf Kanté scored?
Across all senior club competitions in our dataset, Youssouf Kanté has scored 4 goals in 38 appearances.