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Claude Makelele (born February 18, 1973 in Kinshasa, Zaire) is a French international football (soccer) player, who currently plays defensive midfield for Chelsea in the English Premiership.
Prior to joining Chelsea, Makelele played for Nantes (1992-97), Olympique Marseille (1997-98), Celta Vigo (1998-2000), and Real Madrid (2000-03). Chelsea purchased him for £16.6M from the Spanish giants.
Although born in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo, Makelele has elected to represent France on the international level. As of the end of 2004, he has compiled 33 caps, and played for his adoptive country at the 2002 World Cup and Euro 2004.
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