The 25-year-old formed an integral part of Leicester's surprise title-winning side last season, registering more tackles than anyone else in the top five leagues in Europe.
"I admire and like N'Golo Kanté a lot. He gives you ideas. He gives you the feeling that the higher the level he plays at, the more at ease he is," Wenger told beIN Sports.
"We are talking about numbers. He has the most interceptions in Europe and by far."
Wenger added of his French compatriot: "He has incredible quality. He feels the game, only very few people can do that. He's always where he needs to be.
"It is very rare to have that in the central midfielder. Not always orthodox, but always in the right place."
Kante could further add to his fairytale season on the international stage where he is expected to play a leading role for the hosts of Euro 2016.
