Claude Makelele was a defensive midfielder who played in two FIFA World Cups, two UEFA European Championships and a summer Olympics; he has been credited with rredefining the defensive midfielder role, or "Makelele Role
Claude Makelele Sinda (French pronunciation: [klod makelele; born 18 February 1973) is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. Makelele was a French international for 13 years, and was part of the France national team which reached the final of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. He also represented his nation at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, two UEFA European Championships and the 1996 Summer Olympics. Regarded as one of the greatest ever players in his position, Makelele has been credited with redefining the defensive midfield role in English football, especially during the 200405 FA Premier League season, where he played a key role in helping Chelsea win the title with 95 points. In homage, the defensive midfield position is sometimes colloquially known as the "Makelele Role". 
