Claude Makelélé
French football manager (born 1973)
DR Congo
Defensive midfielder
Claude Makelélé: profile
Claude Makelélé (born 18 February 1973 in Kinshasa, DR Congo) is a retired DR Congo footballer who played as a defensive midfielder.
Makelélé started out at Stade Brestois 29 in 1990. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries between 1990 and 2011. His most appearances came at FC Nantes (1991–1997), where he made 169 appearances and scored 9 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 619 appearances and 20 goals.
At international level, Makelélé represented France (1995–2008), earning 71 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kinshasa has produced 319 footballers in our database, including Steve Mandanda, Dieumerci Mbokani and Lomana LuaLua.
Key facts
- Club career
- 1990–2011 (22 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: France, Spain and United Kingdom
- Club goals per game
- 0.03 (20 in 619)
- Latest move
- Paris Saint-Germain FC (21 Jul 2008)
- Shares a birthday with
- Carlos Kameni, Zakaria Aboukhlal and Nader Ghandri (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990–1991 |  Stade Brestois 29 |
Ligue 1 | 12 | 3 |
| 1991–1997 | FC Nantes |
Ligue 2 | 169 | 9 |
| 1997–1998 | Olympique de Marseille |
Ligue 1 | 32 | 2 |
| 1998–2000 |  RC Celta de Vigo |
La Liga | 70 | 3 |
| 2000–2003 | Real Madrid Club de Fútbol |
La Liga | 94 | 0 |
| 2003–2008 |  Chelsea F.C. |
Premier League | 144 | 2 |
| 2008–2011 | Paris Saint-Germain FC |
Ligue 1 | 98 | 1 |
| Total | 619 | 20 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996 | France U21 |
Under-21 | 11 | 1 |
| 1995–2008 | France |
Senior | 71 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Claude Makelélé?
Claude Makelélé was born on 18 February 1973, which makes him 53 years old.
Where was Claude Makelélé born?
Claude Makelélé was born in Kinshasa, DR Congo.
Which national team does Claude Makelélé play for?
Claude Makelélé played international football for France. He has 71 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Claude Makelélé played for?
Claude Makelélé's recorded clubs are Stade Brestois 29, FC Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, RC Celta de Vigo, Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, Chelsea F.C. and Paris Saint-Germain FC.
How tall is Claude Makelélé?
Claude Makelélé is 174 cm (5 ft 9 in) tall.
What position does Claude Makelélé play?
Claude Makelélé played as a defensive midfielder.
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