The Royal Antwerp star is a defensive midfielder by trade just like 2018 World Cup winner with French national team Kante.
The humble Frenchman has been hailed globally for his defensive qualities in the middle of the park.
Kante covers a lot of ground with and without the ball and regains possession for his team, and this is similar to what the hardworking Yusuf is doing at Royal Antwerp.
Speaking to Gazet Van Antwerpen, via Voetbal Primeur, Yusuf said: “‘N’Golo Kante is a world class player. I can see the similarities between his playing style and mine.
“That nickname? It has been associated with me since my professional debut in Sweden and I think it will always be that way. Even my teammates call me that.”
Revealing his ambitions for the future, Yusuf reiterated that he wants to play in the English Premier League.
“I now focus on Antwerp and I want to see the club take its next step. Of course I dream to one day take the step to a top club in one of the biggest leagues in the world. My ultimate dream is the Premier League.”
Yusuf has started seventeen games in all competitions for Antwerp this season but could be facing a spell on the sidelines after picking up an injury in the closing minutes of his side’s 2-0 win over Sint-Truidense VV on Friday night.
