Kante is the perfect midfielder, says Paul Scholes

Kante is the perfect midfielder, says Paul Scholes

Manchester United legend Paul Scholes knows a thing or two about a midfielder.

He is hailed as one of the greatest to have ever lived, winning all there is to win during a glittering career with United.

It’s not often you hear words of positivity towards United’s rivals from Scholes, but the 43-year-old has openly admitted that he believes Chelsea star N’Golo Kante is the ‘perfect’ midfielder – because he can do everything.

The French midfielder was crowned PFA Player of the Year last season after helping Chelsea to the Premier League title in May, and the season before played an integral part in Leicester City’s incredible title winning season.

Kante is already being talked about as a Premier League great despite only being around for a short time, but his presence has clearly rubbed off, and Scholes has echoed praises of the midfielder.

Scholes believes the modern day midfielder has have more to his game than in previous years and he says Kante is ‘perfect’ for the Premier League.

“The perfect midfielder in the Premier League today is more the style of N’Golo Kante,” said Scholes.

“For me, he can do anything — defend, attacking, dictating the tempo, scoring goals, he can bring the game forward.”
[Quotes via Metro]