Claude Makelele

Born: February 18, 1973 (age 52)

Hometown: Kinshasa, Congo DR
Nationality: France French

Role: Manager
Career History
Sports Mole has 68 articles about Claude Makelele. Articles 1 to 40:
Enzo Fernandez/John Terry composite
Chelsea exclusive: Disagreement on Enzo Fernandez-John Terry comparison as Blues legend makes "20 years" claim
Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez would need to play into his 40s to reach John Terry levels of fame at Stamford Bridge, according to a Blues legend, who disagrees with fellow alumni about the Argentina international when speaking exclusively to Sports Mole.
Nov 23, 06:50
 Harry Kane/Erling Haaland/Kylian Mbappe composite
Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland or Harry Kane: Champions League icon names best striker in the world
A Champions League icon exclusively tells Sports Mole who is the best striker between Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe, Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane.
Nov 10, 16:34
 Claude Makelele/Moises Caicedo exclusive
Chelsea news: Claude Makelele singles out Enzo Maresca "genius" with newfound goalscoring prowess
Chelsea legend Claude Makelele exclusively singles out a "genius" in Enzo Maresca's ranks to Sports Mole after the player in question elevated his goalscoring game to new heights in the early stages of the 2025-26 season.
Nov 6, 10:50
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Real Madrid legend suggests club will back head coach Xabi Alonso if Vinicius Junior situation erupts
Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele discusses exclusively with Sports Mole the situation between Los Blancos head coach Xabi Alonso and Vinicius Junior.
Nov 5, 16:18
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Real Madrid ace backed to "adapt in the Premier League" as legendary midfielder addresses Chelsea, Man United transfer talk
Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele exclusively tells Sports Mole that Eduardo Camavinga has the ability to thrive in the Premier League amid links with Chelsea and Manchester United.
Nov 5, 15:53
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Chelsea can follow PSG example to win Champions League as legendary midfielder makes "favourites" prediction
Chelsea can follow Paris Saint-Germain's example to win the 2025-26 Champions League, but they are not the favourites for the trophy, ex-Blues midfielder Claude Makelele tells Sports Mole.
Nov 4, 20:27
 Claude Makelele/Moises Caicedo composite
Chelsea: Moises Caicedo close to Makelele, Kante "line" as Enzo Maresca tactical tweak praised
Chelsea lynchin Moises Caicedo is close to reaching N'Golo Kante and Claude Makelele levels of excellence at Stamford Bridge, a former Blues title winner exclusively tells Sports Mole.
Oct 6, 16:10
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Jan 24, 17:27
 Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel and Tottenham Hotspur head coach Antonio Conte have a tiff on August 14, 2022.
Tottenham Hotspur vs. Chelsea head-to-head record
Ahead of Monday's Premier League London derby between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Nov 4, 11:11
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their third goal on December 13, 2022
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
 Mineiro playing for Chelsea in November 2008.
Whatever happened to Roman Abramovich's 10 most random Chelsea signings?
At a time when Roman Abramovich is close to ending his near two-decade spell at Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at the most random 10 signings during the Russian oligarch's stay.
Mar 28, 16:15
 Roman Abramovich pictured in May 2017
Top 10 Chelsea signings of Roman Abramovich era
Sports Mole assesses the top 10 signings of Roman Abramovich's time at Stamford Bridge before the Russian billionaire's departure in 2022.
Mar 3, 13:45
 Chelsea players celebrate winning the 2007 FA Cup
Combined XI: Chelsea's FA Cup winners from 2007 vs. 2018
To mark the anniversaries of Chelsea's FA Cup triumphs in both 2007 and 2018, Sports Mole creates a combined XI from both final squads.
May 19, 10:22
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Combined XI: Real Madrid's best team from their 13 European Cup-winning squads
On the anniversary of Real Madrid's 7-3 European Cup final victory in 1960, Sports Mole creates a combined XI for all 13 of their Champions League-winning squads.
May 18, 21:46
 Saint Etienne's Wesley Fofana in action with Gent's Jonathan David in the Europa League on November 28, 2019
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Wesley Fofana, Pedro, Paulo Dybala
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 30, 06:57
 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea 'turn down chance to sign Paris Saint-Germain starlet Kays Ruiz-Atil'
Chelsea reportedly turn down the chance to sign 17-year-old Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Kays Ruiz-Atil, whose future with the French champions looks uncertain.
Apr 29, 11:56
 Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho pictured in August 2018
How Tottenham Hotspur could line up against West Ham United
Sports Mole looks at how Jose Mourinho could line up against West Ham United for his first game as Tottenham Hotspur boss on Saturday.
Nov 21, 15:52
 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea 'tracking Atalanta BC midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi'
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring the progression of Ruslan Malinovskyi ahead of a potential bid for the Atalanta BC midfielder.
Oct 19, 11:10
 Davide Zappacosta in action for Chelsea in the FA Cup on January 28, 2018
Davide Zappacosta set for Chelsea exit?
Davide Zappacosta is reportedly granted a move away from Chelsea this summer as the Blues look to hand minutes to youngster Reece James for the 2019-20 season.
Aug 5, 18:49
 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Claude Makelele returns to Chelsea in mentor role
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele returns to his former club as a Young Player Technical Mentor ahead of the 2019-20 campaign.
Aug 2, 22:20
 Claude Makelele pictured in August 2017
Former players Claude Makelele and Carlo Cudicini handed roles at Chelsea
Makelele has returned to Stamford Bridge as a technical mentor to young players.
Aug 2, 16:27
 General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Preview:Chelsea vs. Cardiff City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with winless Cardiff City.
Sep 13, 10:05
 Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Claude Makelele tips Maurizio Sarri "to make history" at Chelsea
Two-time Premier League title winner Claude Makelele is "confident" that Chelsea can make some more history under the watch of new boss Maurizio Sarri.
Sep 10, 17:27
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Leon Britton in line to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City
Long-serving Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton is believed to be in line to replace Paul Clement in case the 45-year-old is dismissed.
Dec 17, 12:09
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Leon Britton named as new Swansea City assistant
Swansea City announce that midfielder Leon Britton will combine his playing role with becoming the new assistant coach to Paul Clement.
Nov 13, 18:05
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele leaves Swansea City for Eupen
Swansea City announce that assistant boss Claude Makelele has left the Liberty Stadium in order to take charge of Belgian side Eupen.
Nov 6, 12:28
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele: 'Tammy Abraham must follow Didier Drogba's example'
Swansea City coach Claude Makelele urges Tammy Abraham to follow the example of former Chelsea players Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o.
Oct 9, 15:29
 N'Golo Kante in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Claude Makelele: 'Every manager would want N'Golo Kante'
Chelsea legend Claude Makelele hails compatriot N'Golo Kante as the "complete midfielder" and believes that every manager in world football would love to have him.
Oct 7, 21:32
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Quinton Fortune: 'Nemanja Matic is a fantastic addition'
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes that the addition of Nemanja Matic could help the club win the Premier League title this season.
Aug 3, 18:30
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele: N'Golo Kante comparisons are "bad"
Chelsea legend Claude Makelele says that comparisons should not be made between himself and N'Golo Kante.
Jun 3, 14:29
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele signs new Swansea City deal
Claude Makelele signs a new contract with Swansea City, which will see the former midfielder continue as Paul Clement's assistant manager.
May 26, 11:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Swansea City coach Claude Makelele offered new contract
Swansea City manager Paul Clement expects Claude Makelele to put pen to paper on a permanent contract at the Liberty Stadium in "the next few days".
May 18, 17:33
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Clement hoping to extend Claude Makelele stay
Swansea City boss Paul Clement expects talks over a contract extension for assistant manager Claude Makelele to begin sooner rather than later.
Mar 2, 18:23
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele: 'Swansea City not daunted by Chelsea visit'
Swansea City assistant manager Claude Makelele insists that his side are not intimidated by Chelsea's formidable home record ahead of Saturday's trip to Stamford Bridge.
Feb 23, 19:31
 A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Preview:Swansea City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Swansea City and Arsenal from the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 12, 19:43
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Paul Clement relishing Premier League debut
Swansea City boss Paul Clement says that Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal will be "a special moment" for him.
Jan 12, 18:28
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Claude Makelele joins Swansea City coaching staff
Former France international Claude Makelele joins Premier League side Swansea City as a first-team coach.
Jan 11, 16:19
 N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016
Nemanja Matic: 'N'Golo Kante is better than Claude Makelele'
Summer signing N'Golo Kante is a better defensive midfielder than Claude Makelele, according to Chelsea teammate Nemanja Matic.
Sep 9, 16:49
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ivan Helguera criticises 'flashy' Isco
Former Real Madrid defender Ivan Helguera claims that Isco is not good enough to be a regular in Los Blancos' starting XI.
Feb 17, 16:13
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Paul Scholes scores trademark long-range goal in charity match
Paul Scholes lights up a charity match in Hong Kong by picking out the bottom corner with one of his trademark strikes 35 yards from goal.
Oct 16, 14:25
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