Claude Makelélé
French football manager (born 1973)
1973 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
French football manager (born 1973)
Born
February 18, 1973
Age
~53 years
Name Origin
French
Timeline
association football coach, association football player
Democratic Republic of the CongoBorn in Kinshasa
1973
Born in Kinshasa (1973-02-18)
Present
Age ~53
About
Claude Makélélé Sinda is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. He last managed Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, Makélélé has been credited with redefining the defensive midfield role in English football, especially during the 2004–05 FA Premier League season, where he played a key role in helping Chelsea win the title with 95 points. In homage, the defensive midfield position is sometimes colloquially known as the "Makélélé Role".
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Who is Claude Makelélé?+
Claude Makélélé Sinda is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. He last managed Super League Greece club Asteras Tripolis. Regarded as one of the greatest defensive midfielders of all time, Makélélé has been credited with redefining the defensi
What does the name Claude mean?+
The name Claude means "unisex given name". It is of French origin.
When was Claude Makelélé born?+
Claude Makelélé was born on February 18, 1973.
Name Meaning
unisex given name
The name Claude is of French origin, meaning "unisex given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Claude — February 18, 1973
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Muluc
Water — emotions, purification, flow
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Amethyst — Wisdom, peace
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