How many caps did Claude Makélélé win for France?

Claude Makélélé won 71 caps for France, scoring 0 goals.

Which clubs did Claude Makélélé play for?

Stade Brestois 29 (1990–1991), FC Nantes (1991–1997), Olympique de Marseille (1997–1998), RC Celta de Vigo (1998–2000), Real Madrid Club de Fútbol (2000–2003), Chelsea (2003–2008), Paris Saint-Germain (2008–2011).

Where does Claude Makélélé rank among France's greatest footballers?

The 33 Legends almanac ranks Claude Makélélé #17 of France's 33 greatest players of all time.

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17 / France · 1995–2008

Claude Makélélé

CDM anchor

Caps · France

Goals · France

Life

1973

Clubs

FC Nantes, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain

#17

Editorial rank of 33 for France

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The people's rank, live from duel votes

His tireless ball-winning and expert positional sense at the base of midfield was so exceptional it led to the coining of 'the Makélélé role' during his Real Madrid and Chelsea years. Career record: 71 caps and 0 goals for France; club career at FC Nantes, Chelsea, Paris Saint-Germain.

Career sources

Career dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q184362

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Career record

1990–1991	Stade Brestois 29
1991–1997	FC Nantes
1997–1998	Olympique de Marseille
1998–2000	RC Celta de Vigo
2000–2003	Real Madrid Club de Fútbol
2003–2008	Chelsea
2008–2011	Paris Saint-Germain
France	71 caps, 0 goals

Sources

Senior international years checked 4 October 2026
Caps · France checked 4 October 2026
Goals · France checked 4 October 2026

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Around Makélélé in the almanac

One rank above: Antoine Griezmann at #16.

One rank below: David Trezeguet at #18.

France's editorial top five: Zinedine Zidane · Michel Platini · Thierry Henry · Karim Benzema · Kylian Mbappé.

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