Claim: 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.
Evidence: Claude Makélélé Sinda (French pronunciation: ​[klod makelele; born 18 February 1973) is a French football manager and former professional player who played as a defensive midfielder. He also represented his nation at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, two UEFA European Championships and the 1996 Summer Olympics.