He won 115 caps for England and won six Premier League titles with Manchester United.
It had become clear in recent weeks that the award was likely to come down to a straight race between Kante and teammate Eden Hazard, but the Frenchman also saw off competition from Harry Kane, Romelu Lukaku and others to win the award.
The victor will be announced this evening at the PFA's award ceremony in London.
Kante has played a key role in the Double-hunting Blues' surge to the top of the table.
Paul Walsh has claimed he would prefer Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli in his team over Chelsea's N'Golo Kante.
The winners of the PFA Players' Player of the Year and PFA Players' Young Player of the Year awards have been announced.
"We have to fight for six more games".
Kante has played in 31 games this season, ranking fifth in passes completed and second for most tackles in the Premier League.
Conte said: "If it is so simple, next season I think every team would pay £100million for N'Golo and would be sure to win the title".
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But fear not N'Golo, Hazard has your back regardless of the outcome.
Much like Kante, Alli's adaptation to the Premier League has been hugely impressive since he jumped up from League One side Milton Keynes Dons in 2015.
"And, also, it's important to understand that, sometimes, you can see players with great talent, with great talent to score goals. these players are important".
Former Barcelona and England striker Gary Lineker said he had the potential to be the greatest midfielder of all time if he corrected one facet of his game.
Lucy Bronze (left) and Jess Carter.
Beckham himself was honoured on the night when he was awarded the PFA's merit award for services to club and country.
2,779 - minutes played, the third most of any Chelsea outfield player.
"He has managed to attract people's eyes despite playing in that defensive position this year, so I think he deserves it".
"It's been a phenomenal journey: lots of highs, lots of lows, but I've really enjoyed every moment of it, and I feel very privileged to be here tonight to pick this up".
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