NGolo Kante may be in his sixth season in England but he is still finding ways to surprise people.
The Frenchman was named man of the match in both legs of Chelseas Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid after two sublime performances.
But it was his creativity and work on the ball that really caught the eye a side to Kantes game that has rarely received recognition since he arrived in the Premier League.
As the Blues get set for this evening's FA Cup final showdown with his former club Leicester, we consider whether the 30-year-old is a more complete midfielder than his reputation suggests.
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel refers to Kante as the gift and it is not hard to see why after his recent displays.
Ahead of the second leg with Real, the German tactician heaped praise on the all-action midfield dynamo.
He said: "He is the guy you need to win trophies and that is why we are so, so happy to have him here.
"I was dreaming about this player, fighting for this player at any club I was coaching at and now he is my player."
Kante rewarded his manager with a phenomenal performance that showcased all aspects of his skill set.
