Casemiro vs N'Golo Kanté
Casemiro vs N'Golo Kanté: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Casemiro and N'Golo Kanté?
Kanté and Casemiro have often been compared due to their roles as defensive midfielders in top clubs and international competitions. Their encounters in UEFA Champions League matches have highlighted their contrasting styles.
Casemiro
Key numbers
- Total appearances437
- Total goals49
- International caps86
- International goals9
- Major club titlesMultiple
Top honours
- Copa AméricaWinner (2019)
- Copa AméricaRunner-up (2021)
- FIFA U-20 World CupWinner (2011)
- South American U-20 ChampionshipWinner (2011)
- South American U-17 ChampionshipWinner (2009)
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N'Golo Kanté
Key numbers
- Total appearancesOver 400
- Total goalsOver 30
- International capsOver 50
Top honours
- FIFA World CupWinner (2018)
- UEFA Champions LeagueWinner (2021)
- Premier LeagueWinner (2016-17, 2017-18)