Chelsea star N'Golo Kante voted player of the year by Football Writers' Association

Another award for the midfielder.

Mon, 08 May, 2017 - 11:30

Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante has been voted the 2017 Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers' Association.

The France international topped the poll of the 340-strong membership ahead of Blues team-mate Eden Hazard, with Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in third place.

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