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Claude Makélélé

coach18.02.1973 (51 year)height 174weight 70nationality France

29 May 2011

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Saint-Etienne

PSG

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'Made him understand': Makelele reveals convincing one Chelsea star to change their position

'Made him understand': Makelele reveals convincing one Chelsea star to change their position

Former Chelsea midfielder Claudio Makelele has revealed that he played a part in influencing Trevoh Chalobah to change his playing position.Speaking to The Athletic, he said: “One example is Trevoh Chalobah, who was playing as a midfielder.

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'Players need to understand the DNA': Makelele talks Chelsea 'problem' & reasons behind his 2023 exit

'Players need to understand the DNA': Makelele talks Chelsea 'problem' & reasons behind his 2023 exit

Claude Makelele left Chelsea in September last year after four years working as a technical mentor to youngsters.“I went back to Chelsea after Roman [Abramovich], Frank [Lampard] and Petr [Cech] called me to try to make a development of the Chelsea DNA.

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'It's not about physical quality': Makelele gives advice to Caicedo

'It's not about physical quality': Makelele gives advice to Caicedo

“He needs to learn,” Claude Makelele told the Athletic of Moises Caicedo. “He’s an amazing player.

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'Don't come to my place!': Obi Mikel reveals Mourinho's hilarious dressing room rant - two stars were on receiving end

'Don't come to my place!': Obi Mikel reveals Mourinho's hilarious dressing room rant - two stars were on receiving end

Jose Mourinho's team talks were so legendary that former Chelsea players remember them years after they left London!Here is a hilarious story John Obi Mikel revealed on Obi One Podcast in 2023: "We were playing against Watford. We were losing in the first half, 1-0 or 2-0.

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Who did 'dirty work' in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph letting Drogba and Cech hit headlines?

Who did 'dirty work' in Chelsea's 2012 Champions League triumph letting Drogba and Cech hit headlines?

When it comes to one of Chelsea's most epic games ever, the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern Munich, Didier Drogba and Petr Cech are the first names that spring to mind.The Ivorian striker netted the equaliser shortly before the full-time and was named UEFA's Man of the Match.

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'Motivation for me': Caicedo explains how his 2020 picture in Chelsea shirt came about

'Motivation for me': Caicedo explains how his 2020 picture in Chelsea shirt came about

When Moises Caicedo was announced as a Chelsea player, the club used a picture of the Ecuadorian with his mother taken in 2020. The midfielder is wearing a Chelsea 2020/21 home shirt.

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'Why put another layer of gold paint when you lose the engine?': Zidane hated Perez for selling one Galactico

'Why put another layer of gold paint when you lose the engine?': Zidane hated Perez for selling one Galactico

"Why would you put another gold layer on a Bentley, when you have already lost its engine?” This was Zinedine Zidane's instant reaction when Florentino Perez decided to offload Claude Makelele to Chelsea in 2004.Why would Flo even think of selling one of the best defensive midfielders in the history of the game? In 2003, Perez had a verbal agreement with Claude Makelele.

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Claude Makelele breaks silence on leaving Chelsea

Claude Makelele breaks silence on leaving Chelsea

It was recently revealed that Claude Makelele has left his role as a technical mentor at Chelsea. The legendary Frenchman was the Blues' technical mentor, working with the Loan Army.

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Claude Makelele leaves Chelsea role he held since 2019

Claude Makelele leaves Chelsea role he held since 2019

Chelsea legend Claude Makelele has left his position as a 'technical mentor' at the club, journalist Nathan Gissing reports.The Frenchman has been back at the club since August 2019.

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'They were so humble on the pitch': Caicedo names two Chelsea legends that inspired him

'They were so humble on the pitch': Caicedo names two Chelsea legends that inspired him

Moises Caicedo is officially a Chelsea player and he had his first interview with the club as he completed his media duties today.The Ecuadorian revealed two players that were inspirational for him and that he'd like to emulate them.

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Arda Guler's squad number at Real Madrid unveiled

Arda Guler's squad number at Real Madrid unveiled

Arda Guler has signed his Real Madrid contract at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Turkish youngster has also been unveiled as Madrid's new no.

9 months ago

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Makelele claims even Guardiola and Mourinho would struggle to succeed at Chelsea

Makelele claims even Guardiola and Mourinho would struggle to succeed at Chelsea

Chelsea legend Claude Makelele has made some pretty big claims about his former side. The Frenchman said that even managers like Pep Guardiola or Jose Mourinho would struggle to succeed at Chelsea.

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'The strategy is a normal one under a new owner': Claud Makelele backs Chelsea to be competitive 'next year'

'The strategy is a normal one under a new owner': Claud Makelele backs Chelsea to be competitive 'next year'

Speaking at the Laureus World Sport Awards in Paris, Claud Makelele said: "It's very new. With new players, you don't know exactly the background of everything that's happening.

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Could Khvicha and Vinicius play in the same team? Explained

Could Khvicha and Vinicius play in the same team? Explained

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's flirt with Real Madrid seems mutual – it even reached a point where Guti sends the Georgian supertalent his signed jersey.Would the 22-year-old fit into the Whites' potential starting squad next season?The answer is rather not.

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Ex-Chelsea striker Crespo compares Enzo Fernandez to Lampard and Makelele

Ex-Chelsea striker Crespo compares Enzo Fernandez to Lampard and Makelele

In an interview with Sports Mail, former Chelsea striker Hernan Crespo claimed that Enzo Fernandez is the perfect midfielder with a mixture or two or three legendary midfielders combined. "He [Fernandez] is [Claude] Makalele plus [Frank] Lampard," Crespo said.

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Wayne Bridge names two World Cup stars who would be perfect for Chelsea – both are midfielders

Wayne Bridge names two World Cup stars who would be perfect for Chelsea – both are midfielders

‘They’re the future, aren’t they? Young guys at the top of their game, great talent," Wayne Bridge said in his chat with Football London. "He’s great Jude [Bellingham], I think he’s probably one of England’s best players and he’s going to be around a long time.

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Zidane names his ultimate Premier League XI - 2 former Chelsea stars included

Zidane names his ultimate Premier League XI - 2 former Chelsea stars included

Zinedine Zidane told Shortlist magazine his all-time Premier League XI and named 2 former Chelsea stars in it.Claude Makelele was Zidane's teammate in the French national team for many years, so it's no wonder he features in the team.

3 years ago

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9 PL legends who never won Player of the Month awards revealed - 2 former Chelsea stars included

9 PL legends who never won Player of the Month awards revealed - 2 former Chelsea stars included

The Premier League introduced the Player of the Month award in the 1994/95 season, so most of the best players in the history of the competition were awarded it at least once.Not all of them, though, as Dream Team FC proves by naming 9 players who could be considered their clubs' stars but never were the best players of any taken month.

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9 PL legends who never won Player of the Month awards revealed - 2 former Liverpool stars included

9 PL legends who never won Player of the Month awards revealed - 2 former Liverpool stars included

The Premier League introduced the Player of the Month award in the 1994/95 season, so most of the best players in the history of the competition were awarded it at least once.Not all of them, though, as Dream Team FC proves by naming 9 players who could be considered their clubs' stars but never were the best players of any taken month.

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'Hazard is Perez's biggest mistake since 2003': Fan believes Eden's transfer eclipses letting Ronaldo go

'Hazard is Perez's biggest mistake since 2003': Fan believes Eden's transfer eclipses letting Ronaldo go

Eden Hazard picked up another muscle injury and is not available to face Atalanta.Zinedine Zidane urged fans to be patient with the 30-year-old but the Belgian's latest injury blow has been the last straw for many Real Madrid fans.

3 years ago

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Makelele's expectations from Kante, Tomori's MOTM display & more: Latest Chelsea news round-up

Makelele's expectations from Kante, Tomori's MOTM display & more: Latest Chelsea news round-up

Claude Makelele says N'Golo Kante should be doing moreFikayo Tomori wins Milan MOTM for impressive displayHasselbaink expected Ziyech to score against Man United

3 years ago

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Makelele: 'I expect more from N’Golo Kante because he can be better than me'

Makelele: 'I expect more from N’Golo Kante because he can be better than me'

“For me, I expect more from N’Golo Kante because he can be better than me,” Makelele said on Chelsea’s Matchday Live show. “He needs more communication with his defenders.

3 years ago

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'With all your PlayStation tricks I'll send you to the hospital': One meeting Makelele had with Ronaldinho, how Brazilian reacted

'With all your PlayStation tricks I'll send you to the hospital': One meeting Makelele had with Ronaldinho, how Brazilian reacted

"At one point, Ronaldinho crossed the line," Makelele told RMC Sport."I went over to him and said: 'Kiddo, I'd rather you show good manners in dribbling against me because with all of your PlayStation tricks.

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John Terry's all-time Chelsea best XI is hard to argue with

John Terry's all-time Chelsea best XI is hard to argue with

Which of these greats is your favourite former Blue? Let us know down below!

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'Brazil or not, I don't give a f***': Why Claude Makelele was made different

'Brazil or not, I don't give a f***': Why Claude Makelele was made different

In 2006, the French national team faced Brazil in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinal. The South American were the reigning world champions at the time, and most of the Frenchmen were full of respect.

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'Average technique, no skill and speed': How Real Madrid president Perez was badly wrong about birthday boy Makelele

'Average technique, no skill and speed': How Real Madrid president Perez was badly wrong about birthday boy Makelele

One of the few players to have a role named after then, Claude Makelele turns 47 years old today.The Chelsea fans still remember him fondly, as he was a key figure in Jose Mourinho's side that won 6 trophies, including 2 Premier League titles.

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5 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad currently work for Chelsea, here's who

5 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad currently work for Chelsea, here's who

Petr CechIn 2004/05: The 22-year-old was named the league's best keeper in his first season in England when he kept 21 clean sheets (still the league record).Now: After retiring as a player in 2019, Cech immediately stepped in a senior role at Chelsea.

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Only 2 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad still playing – here's who and where

Only 2 players from Jose Mourinho's first Chelsea squad still playing – here's who and where

In the 2004/05 campaign, Jose Mourinho took the Premier League by storm, helping Chelsea win their first league title in 50 years. Not only that, the Blues conceded just 15 goals throughout the campaign.

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Why Chelsea's midfield problems are due to personnel, not tactics - explained by fan

Why Chelsea's midfield problems are due to personnel, not tactics - explained by fan

Chelsea fan and Reddit user ziggazaggaziggazagga has explained why Frank Lampard's problem in midfield has more to do with the players available: "The obsession with 'tactics' and 'systems' is born of an inability to understand football beyond FIFA."'Oh I’ll switch to a 4-1-2-1-2 or a 3-1-4-1-1 and that’ll fix it'.

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One position where Chelsea's spending has been almost spotless historically – 7 players can prove it

One position where Chelsea's spending has been almost spotless historically – 7 players can prove it

While some big moves for strikers such as Fernando Torres or Alvaro Morata haven't really worked out, there's one position in recent history where Chelsea almost seem certain to pick the right player - the defensive midfielder role. Here are 6 players that prove the theory: Claude MakeleleMichael Essien Didier DeschampsNemanja MaticJohn Obi MikelDennis WiseN'Golo KanteWhat other position do you think Chelsea always recruit well in? Comment below!

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Makelele & 2 more Chelsea legends are in Ronaldinho's all-time Champions League dream team

Makelele & 2 more Chelsea legends are in Ronaldinho's all-time Champions League dream team

While playing at Barcelona, Ronaldinho was part of many memorable matches against Chelsea. No wonder, then, that when asked to name his Champions League dream team back in 2015, the Brazilian named three Blues alongside such stars as Lionel Messi, Gianluigi Buffon and Paolo Maldini.

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'Sell Perez': How Madrid fans reacted to Chelsea signing Claude Makelele back in 2003

'Sell Perez': How Madrid fans reacted to Chelsea signing Claude Makelele back in 2003

Here are some of the best reactions from Madrid fans at the time:aloisius: "Now this is getting absurd. How many top players are not going to Chelsea? Anyone left that hasn't been mentioned?"soccerchick584: "Chelsea just need to quit.

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Ronaldinho picks his Champions League dream team, picks 3 Blues in the XI

Ronaldinho picks his Champions League dream team, picks 3 Blues in the XI

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'The next Makelele', 'One-season wonder?': How Chelsea fans reacted to Kante's signing in 2016

'The next Makelele', 'One-season wonder?': How Chelsea fans reacted to Kante's signing in 2016

The diminutive midfielder has been instrumental for Chelsea since signing, whether it be for Conte, Sarri, or now Lampard. But what did Chelsea fans make of the signing back in 2016? A post on Reddit announcing Kante's arrival gives us an idea:@Zvoboo: "He was for me the best player in the league last year, outstanding business and I'm honestly shocked that we seem to be getting him.

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Gallas over Cole? Drogba up front?: Chelsea fan creates Jose Mourinho's best ever XI

Gallas over Cole? Drogba up front?: Chelsea fan creates Jose Mourinho's best ever XI

Here is a look at Mourinho's best ever XI according to Chelsea fan Scorpius927 on Reddit. Jose's best XI: Cech, Gallas, Carvalho, Terry, Zanetti, Makelele, Lampard, Ozil, Hazard, Ronaldo, DrogbaHere are some hilarious fan reactions to this line-up:Chef_Bojan3: "This is the second team backing up the 11 Azpilicuetas.

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John Terry and 4 more former Chelsea stars who could soon coach in England's first two tiers

John Terry and 4 more former Chelsea stars who could soon coach in England's first two tiers

Ashley ColeThe former left-back is touted as one of the most insightful pundits on TV, and while it's not a guarantee of a successful career in management (just ask Gary Neville!), it's certainly a step in the right direction.Cole is already working with Chelsea's youngsters but makes no secret of his desire to try his hand at coaching senior pros.

3 years ago

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Frank Lampard compares N'Golo Kante's game to defensive midfield revolutionary Claude Makelele's role

Frank Lampard compares N'Golo Kante's game to defensive midfield revolutionary Claude Makelele's role

N'Golo Kante has been deployed as the defensive midfielder in a three-man midfield since the restart of the Premier League season. Frank Lampard has been asked to compare the Frenchman's role at his squad to the role his former teammate Claude Makelele thrived in back in the day.

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Mike Tyson says 'I'm back' — 6 Chelsea legends we want to see back from retirement now too

Mike Tyson says 'I'm back' — 6 Chelsea legends we want to see back from retirement now too

In case you've missed it: Mike Tyson, one of the most notorious heavyweight boxers of all time, is back in the gym training and quite possibly returning to the ring.Here's a video of his training sessions.

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