If there was an award for the most wholesome footballer, N'Golo Kante would be pretty tough to beat.
Not that the Frenchman needs any more individual accolades to his name, especially after collecting yet another Man of the Match award against Leicester City today.
Kante was exceptional at the King Power, covering every blade of grass, as well as scoring a sublime second goal for the away side.
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Chelsea ran out 3-0 winners on the day, with Christian Pulisic and Antonio Rudiger also getting on the scoresheet, as The Blues extended their lead at the top of the Premier League table.
After the win, Kante was sent out in front of the BT Sport cameras to collect his Man of the Match award from Rudiger.
The subsequent interview shows exactly why Kante is so endearing.
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You can watch the full clip below.
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Twitter users showed their love for the 2018 World Cup winner, who has helped Chelsea win nine of their first 12 Premier League games this season.
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Kante's display this afternoon was also a good reminder of what he offers Thomas Tuchel as a player, aside from his obvious defensive attributes.
The 30-year-old's driving run forward, followed by a wonderful long-range goal, perfectly demonstrates how much he has improved his game in the final third of the pitch.
Topics: Leicester City, Chelsea, Antonio Rudiger, Premier League, N'Golo Kante
