Claude Makélélé

France · Defensive midfielder · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2000-2007

Ball-winning screen in front of the back four whose role now bears his name

Nicknames Maké

80.1OVR#175 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Why put another layer of gold paint on the Bentley when you are losing the entire engine?”
— Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid teammate · 2003 · source

Category averages

  • Speed69.8
  • Shooting49.4
  • Passing72.3
  • Ball Control77.3
  • Movement68.4
  • Football IQ86.0
  • Defending Skill89.0
  • Physical80.0
  • Mental90.5
  • Career78.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Selflessness97
  2. Tactical Discipline96
  3. Defensive Positioning95
  4. Interceptions95
  5. Anticipation94
  6. Standing Tackle94
  7. Concentration94
  8. Stamina93
  9. Decision Making92
  10. Spatial Awareness92

All 64 attributes

Speed 69.8

  • Top Speed73
  • Acceleration71
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball69
  • Knock-on & Run61
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 49.4

  • Finishing42
  • Shot Power62
  • Long Shots58
  • Volleys50
  • Curve60
  • Penalties54
  • Heading60
  • Direct Free Kicks48
  • Shooting Creativity30
  • Acrobatics30

Passing 72.3

  • Short Passing88
  • Long Passing76
  • Through Balls72
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play84
  • Vision80
  • Set-Piece Delivery46

Ball Control 77.3

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession86
  • First Touch86
  • Skills & Tricks58
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance88

Movement 68.4

  • Off-the-Ball Movement64
  • Runs in Behind46
  • Attacking Positioning48
  • Anticipation94
  • Recovery Runs90

Football IQ 86.0

  • Decision Making92
  • Spatial Awareness92
  • Game Management90
  • Tactical Creativity70

Defending Skill 89.0

  • Defensive Positioning95
  • Marking88
  • Interceptions95
  • Standing Tackle94
  • Sliding Tackle90
  • Offside Trap72

Physical 80.0

  • Strength78
  • Stamina93
  • Agility79
  • Balance88
  • Recovery90
  • Reactions86
  • Hold-up Play56
  • Aerial Duels64
  • Aggression86

Mental 90.5

  • Big-Game Temperament88
  • Leadership80
  • Selflessness97
  • Concentration94
  • Determination88
  • Tactical Discipline96

Career 78.2

  • Consistency92
  • Longevity88
  • Achievements73
  • Durability88
  • Loyalty50

Profile

Born
18 February 1973
Height
174 cm
Foot
Right
Career
1991–2011
Prime
2000-2007

Club career

  • 1991–1997 Nantes
  • 1997–1998 Marseille
  • 1998–2000 Celta Vigo
  • 2000–2003 Real Madrid
  • 2003–2008 Chelsea
  • 2008–2011 Paris Saint-Germain

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2002 Real Madrid

League title · Ligue 1 Nantes 1

1994–95

League title · La Liga Real Madrid 2

2000–01, 2002–03

League title · Premier League Chelsea 2

2004–05, 2005–06

Intercontinental Cup 1

2002

UEFA Super Cup 1

2002

FA Cup 1

2006–07

League Cup 2

2004–05, 2006–07

Coupe de France 1

2009–10

Community Shield 1

2005

Supercopa de España 2

2001, 2003

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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