N'Golo Kante

Few Premier League fans were aware of who N'Golo Kante was when he arrived at Leicester City at the start of the 2015-16 season. They know who he is now. The Frenchman arrived from Caen and became an instant fan favourite as he made a record 149 tackles, integral in Leicester's historic march to a shock Premier League title. His form was acknowledged by many, including France coach Didier Deschamps, who made N'Golo a key part of of a side that went on to win the 2018 FIFA World Cup.