About José Kanté
Born 1990. José Kanté is a Spanish association football player.
International career Of Guinean descent, Kanté opted to represent that nation even though he did not speak French nor any of the local dialects when he was first summoned by manager Kanfory Lappé Bangoura in November 2016. He earned his first cap on the 13th, playing 25 minutes in a 1–2 home defeat against DR Congo for the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Kanté was included in the squads for Guinea at the 2019, 2021 and 2023 Africa Cup of Nations.
Career statistics Club
International + Appearances and goals by national team and year 2020–21
Kairat Kazakhstan Cup: 2021
Urawa Red Diamonds AFC Champions League: 2022
Individual Ekstraklasa Player of the Month: February 2020
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Frequently asked questions
Who is José Kanté?
Guinean association football player
When was José Kanté born?
José Kanté was born on 27 September 1990 in Sabadell.
What is José Kanté's occupation?
José Kanté is an association football player.
What nationality is José Kanté?
José Kanté is Spanish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Kanté. https://biography.guide/jose-kante/
MLA: "José Kanté." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-kante/.
Chicago: "José Kanté." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jose-kante/.
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