WAYN: Claude Makelele

Claude Makelele born February 18, 1973 in Kinshasa, Zaire joined Chelsea on September 1, 2003 from Real Madrid for 16.6 million pounds.  He is a defensive midfielder that rarely got his name on the score sheet anywhere he played.  He had scored 1 goal in 172 appearances for Real and handed in a transfer request when his request for an improved contract was denied.  Upon his arrival at Stamford Bridge he was hailed to become the Battery of the team and did make a major impact.  His ability in this role saw the forwards allowed more time forward and he was pivotal in the two Premiership titles.  He left to Paris St Germain on a free transfer July 21, 2008 but will always be remember as one of the great Chelsea playmakers.  His final Chelsea stats 217 appearances and 2 goals.