The French midfielder who joined us from reigning champions Leicester have been nominated for the Best FIFA men's player 2016.
Kante helped the Foxes claim their first ever league title last season before winning a runners up medal at the Euros in the summer.
He has also been instrumental as the blues seek a return to the pinnacle of European football, sitting fourth and only one point above league leaders Man City.

He scored his first goal for Chelsea in the victory against United and has also been nominated for October Player Of The Month Award alongside teammates Eden Hazard and Diego Costa.