52 years old (Born on February 18, 1973)
Happy Birthday, Claude Makelele! The man who redefined midfield mastery and made defensive duties look effortlessly cool. Your legendary role at Real Madrid's Galácticos era and Chelsea’s golden years proved that behind every flashy striker is a tireless midfielder quietly running the show.Even today, football fans still joke about teams desperately searching for their own "Makelele"—but let's face it, there's only one original. May your birthday be as timelessly classy as your tackles were precise. Here's to you, Claude: forever remembered not just for trophies won but also for making defending an art form worth celebrating!