| Club | West Ham United FC |
| Position | Midfielder |
| Squad number | 17 |
| Age | 20 (born Tue, 20 Sept 2005) |
| Nationality | France |
| Height | 189 cm |
2026/2027 season
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Appearances | 4 |
| Minutes played | 222 |
| Assists | 1 |
Data: SportMonks · updated 4 Sept 2026
Mohamadou Kanté is a French midfielder who plays for West Ham United.
The 20-year-old wears the No.17 shirt and has emerged as one of the most exciting young players in Nuno Espirito Santo’s first-team squad.
Kanté joined West Ham from Paris FC in August 2024 before returning to the French club on loan for the remainder of the 2024/25 campaign.
Mohamadou Kanté at West Ham
West Ham signed Kanté from Paris FC on 22 August 2024.
The midfielder initially agreed a five-year contract before returning to Paris FC on loan for the remainder of that season.
After returning to east London, Kanté established himself at Under-21 level before breaking into the senior squad during the 2025/26 campaign.
He made his West Ham first-team debut as a substitute in a 1-1 draw away to Manchester United on 4 December 2025.
Kanté went on to make 14 senior appearances during the season, including 11 in the Premier League and three in the FA Cup.
Mohamadou Kanté contract
Kanté signed a new long-term West Ham contract in October 2025.
The agreement runs until the summer of 2031.
The deal underlined West Ham’s belief in the midfielder after his rapid progression from the Academy into the senior squad.
How old is Mohamadou Kanté?
Kanté was born on 20 September 2005 in Paris, France.
He is 20 years old.
What position does Mohamadou Kanté play?
Kanté is primarily a central midfielder.
He can operate in a deeper midfield role but also possesses the athleticism and ball-carrying ability to break forward and support attacks.
That versatility has allowed Nuno to use him alongside several different midfield partners during the 2026/27 Championship season.
Mohamadou Kanté in the Championship
Kanté made his first full league start of the 2026/27 season in West Ham’s 2-2 draw away to Burnley.
He made an immediate attacking contribution, driving down the right before creating Manor Solomon’s second-half goal.
Read West Ham analysed the selection dilemma Kanté created following his performance against Burnley.
Kanté then scored his first senior goal for West Ham in the 3-0 Championship victory over Derby County on 5 September.
Introduced from the bench in stoppage time, the midfielder collected Edvin Austbø’s pass before firing into the bottom corner to complete the victory.
Mohamadou Kanté career before West Ham
Kanté began his football career with Jeunesse Aubervilliers before joining Paris FC in 2021.
He progressed through the French club’s youth and reserve sides before earning senior opportunities.
West Ham signed him in August 2024 and immediately loaned him back to Paris FC.
Kanté made eight appearances during the 2024/25 season as Paris FC earned promotion to Ligue 1 for the first time since 1978.
He returned to West Ham ahead of the 2025/26 campaign and impressed for the Under-21s before earning his senior breakthrough.
Mohamadou Kanté West Ham stats
Kanté’s latest West Ham appearances, minutes, goals and assists are updated in the statistics table above throughout the 2026/27 season.
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