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Marcel Desailly
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Marcel David Desailly (French pronunciation: [maʁsɛl dəsaji]; born 7 September 1968) is a former professional footballer, who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. During a successful career at club level, lasting from 1986 to 2006, Desailly won several titles, including UEFA Champions League medals with both Marseille and AC Milan, and also played for Nantes and Chelsea, among other teams. At international level, he collected 116 caps between 1993 and 2004, scoring three goals, and was a member of the France international squads that won the 1998 World Cup and Euro 2000. Desailly is widely regarded as one of the best players of his generation and one of the greatest defenders in the history of the sport.
Career
- 1968Born
- 1986Joined FC Nantes
- 1992Joined Olympique de Marseille
- 1993Joined AC Milan
- 1993Joined France men's national association football team
- 1998Joined Chelsea F.C.
- 1998Won Knight of the Legion of Honour
- 2004Joined Al-Gharafa SC
- 2005Joined Qatar SC
Trivia
- •Place of birth: Accra
- •Citizenship: France, Ghana
- •Known as: association football player
- •Sport: association football
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French icon backs Arsenal star Saliba for future Real Madrid move: ‘The door is open’
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From the archive: Desailly recalls his baptism of fire in English football | News
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Chelsea files: Blues legend fears lean transfer window after Premier League struggles as club chiefs target defenders
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EXCLUSIVE: Marcel Desailly reveals how Chelsea, AC Milan and Marseille can bounce back
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Marcel Desailly gives two reasons why Xabi Alonso is “the perfect coach” for Chelsea
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Marcel Desailly urges Xabi Alonso to sign player who can “bring something special into the system”
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EXCLUSIVE | Marcel Desailly on Enzo Fernández: ‘He is overworked. That creates creative chaos in the Chelsea team.’
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EXCLUSIVE | Marcel Desailly on France’s attack: ‘It is an unbelievable strike force.’
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Desailly believes Leao has Ballon d’Or potential but asks question: “Does he really want it?”
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Fed-up Marcel Desailly tells Chelsea to sign goalkeeper who 'doesn't make mistakes' as he tears into Robert Sanchez
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Chelsea advised to make THREE new signings in key areas as Marcel Desailly urges Blues' hierarchy to stop buying young players
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“I would actually recommend” – Marcel Desailly tells Chelsea to sign “very smart” player this summer
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World Cup winner with France Marcel Desailly backs Vinicius after Real Madrid star’s Champions League contr...
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Exclusive: Marcel Desailly tells Chelsea fans to be ‘patient’ with board and Liam Rosenior
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The case of Marcel Desailly, revealing the fate of investments by the African diaspora
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Mbappe’s missing edge to win the Ballon d’Or, revealed by France World Cup winner Marcel Desailly
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Marcel Desailly offered me first coaching role despite not having a certificate
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