Transfer to Chelsea
Claude Makelele joins Chelsea from Real Madrid. Chelsea recruited the French holding midfielder to add defensive balance to its rapidly rebuilt team.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Claude Makelele Biography and Timeline
Follow Claude Makelele through 2 dated historical records for France.
Claude Makelele, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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2003–2005Years on this page
2003
2005
Premier League Championship
Claude Makelele wins the 2004/05 Premier League championship with Chelsea and protects the back four as the holding midfielder in Mourinho's system.
Records, sources and methodology
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