Kante wins football writers association player of the year award (see photos)

Chelsea midfield sensation, N'Golo Kante has been voted the 2017 Footballer of the Year by the Football
Writers' Association with Eden Hazard coming next and Dele Alli coming third.



This accolade comes after his fantastic performances also earned him the PFA player of the year award.

N'Golo Kante is also just one match away from becoming the first
player to win the Premier League title with two different clubs in quick succession.

Kante, speaking after receiving the award said:

'It is a fantastic honour to win this award. With so many great players in
this Chelsea squad and in the Premier League, for the Football Writers' Association to name me their footballer of the year is a very proudmoment in my career.'

KANTE'S STATS THIS SEASON

Games Played 33
Win % 76
Goals 1
Assists 1
Passing Accuracy 88.7
Tackles Per Game 3.5
Distance (km) 383.41