N’Golo Kante Channels His Inner Ronaldinho, Produces Insane Skill to Nutmeg Opponent, Video

• N'Golo Kante unleashed his inner Ronaldinho during Al-Ittihad's comfortable win
• The former Chelsea star displayed a skill synonymous with the legendary Brazilian
• He also had a hand in his side's first goal of the game as the Tigers roared to a 3-0 victory

N'Golo Kante delivered a spectacular performance as Al-Ittihad extended their flawless record in the 2023/24 Saudi Pro League season.

Positioned at the core of the midfield, the petite Frenchman truly shone in a team featuring the reigning Ballon d'Or awardee Karim Benzema and last season's leading scorer, Abderrazak Hamdallah.

Although Kante didn't find the back of the net himself, he played a pivotal role in the opening goal of the match when his precise headed pass located Romarinho, who unleashed a powerful low strike to break the deadlock.

Kante's remarkable balance and low centre of gravity made it exceedingly challenging for opponents to dispossess him, and his relentless tenacity and unparalleled strength were evident in both defensive and offensive phases.

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As a result, Al-Ittihad cruised past Al Wehda on Monday evening, securing their fourth consecutive victory of the season, National News reports.

Kante's Ronaldinho-like nutmeg

The game's standout moment came in a rare display of a Ronaldinho-like skill when Kante effortlessly nutmegged his marker.

As the 2018 World Cup-winning midfielder sought to bolster his team's offensive efforts, he found himself under pressure from an opponent determined to steal the ball from him.

Undaunted by the looming threat of losing possession, the 32-year-old coolly slipped the ball through his opponent's legs with minimal effort before delivering a pass to advance the play.

Here is the video:

Kante bags assist in heavy win

In the same match, Kante got his first goal involvement since moving to Saudi Arabia with an assist, Sports Brief reported.

Despite Benzema's injury setback, the Tigers remained composed as they broke the game's deadlock three minutes after the hour mark when Kante set up Romarinho.

Romarinho's strike helped Al-Ittihad continue their exceptional form this season with a convincing 3-0 triumph over Al Wehda at the King Abdul Aziz Stadium on Monday night.