The 2021-22 season highlighted N'Golo Kante's enduring importance as Chelsea's midfield engine, defined by his leadership as captain during the club's historic UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup triumphs. Despite facing periods of injury, the Frenchman remained an indispensable force, matching his personal best for assists in England and delivering trademark all-action performances that helped secure a third-place Premier League finish. This era was celebrated with several prestigious individual honors, including being named the UEFA Men's Midfielder of the Year and earning a place in the FIFA FIFPro Men's World 11.