N’Golo Kante looked shy as France’s players sang and chanted his name. (Instagram)

N’Golo Kante was the epitome of modesty as France’s players chanted and sung his name after their World Cup victory.

The Chelsea midfielder was a key part of France’s midfield throughout the tournament and has been credited with helping bring the best out of Paul Pogba.

And after France’s 4-2 victory over Croatia in Sunday’s final, Kante’s teammates paid tribute to him during their celebrations.

Kante is well known for his quiet and reserved personality off the pitch.


And the 27-year-old remained humble as France’s players sung his name in the dressing room and on the coach back to the team hotel.

Ngolo Kante c'est tellement un exemple, c'est quelqu'un de discret, humble. Regardez comment il est gêné, il est trop mignon #FiersdetreBleus #WorldCupFinal pic.twitter.com/qZqd05WcOL — HADIYΔ (@Hadirauhl) July 15, 2018

France’s players were singing: ‘N’Golo Kante, N’Golo Kante, he’s short, he’s beautiful, he’s the one that stopped Leo Messi, N’Golo Kante.’



And Kante’s response was one of shyness as France’s players belted out the song during the journey from the stadium.

Retweeted R. (@Crackanda): DEAAADD France are singing a song on Kanté: "N'golo Kanté, he's short, he's handsome, he's the one who stopped Messi, N'golo Kanté!" pic.twitter.com/fZKM1DXrqL — PARAGON?? (@kwame_paragon) July 15, 2018

Kante’s performance in the final was below his usual standards and the Chelsea midfielder was substituted in the 55th minute.

Kante had picked up a yellow card in the first half and Didier Deschamps took the decision to bring on Steven N’Zonzi to see out France’s win.

Looking at the French players going to celebrate with Kante in the locker room is so wholesome just look at his smile omg ? pic.twitter.com/DbMk6JeTSb — ⌬ Christian Candler ? (@thecandIer) July 15, 2018

Nnnnnnnnn’Golo Kanté !!! ??? Les coulisses de la victoire sur Snapchat !! ➡️ equipedefrance pic.twitter.com/Obj8iNGBVz — Equipe de France (@equipedefrance) July 15, 2018