Initiations for club or country are never easy and the player is often uncomfortable, but as Montpellier goalkeeper Benjamin Lecomte stood on a chair for his, it was one of his team-mates in the audience who was left feeling out of place.
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Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante rarely likes to be thrust into the limelight and as the rest of Lecomte's team-mates cheered and banged on tables, Kante stood out as looking a little isolated at the raucous initiation.
The 27-year-old shot stopper has been called up by boss Didier Deschamps with first choice Hugo Lloris pulling out of the Nations League double header against Germany and Holland with injury.
Stood on a chair between defender Adil Rami and Kante, the goalkeeper tried to hide his nerves as his team-mates struggled to contain their laughter.
The decibel level inside the hotel was increased when the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Paul Pogba began banging on the table and cheering loudly.
Players then began waving napkins above their head all while Kante awkwardly sat, waiting for it all to blow over.
Kante is quietly essential to everything France do and he was pivotal as Deschamps' side went on to lift the World Cup in Russia this summer.
But so shy is Kante, striker Olivier Giroud recently revealed the midfielder did not speak up to ask to hold the trophy following the ceremony, instead waiting until his team-mates were done with it.
While initiations are far from where he is most comfortable, Kante will be glad to see international action with the start of the Nations League ahead of Euro 2020.
France take on Germany in Munich on Thursday before a home tie against Holland.
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Its cos Kante is a player who takes things seriously and has the highest level of humility a player can have. He's like a defensive midfield version of Messi. Serious off and on the pitch. While it may seem odd not to have a crazy sense of humour, it's something to admire from a player that takes their job very seriously and tries to remain professional at all times. In a sense it shows respect for the next opponent as well since if the next opponent see a video of their opponents acting like clowns, they won't take the match seriously.. Ngolo mad respect.. 💪💪