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Marcel Desailly is a retired French footballer born in Accra, Ghana, who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He earned 116 caps for France between 1993 and 2004 and was a member of the teams that won the 1998 FIFA World Cup and UEFA Euro 2000. At club level he won the UEFA Champions League with Marseille in 1993 and again with AC Milan in 1994, becoming one of the few players to win consecutive European Cups with different clubs. He later captained Chelsea in the Premier League.
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Marcel Desailly ranks #118 of 305 in the Footballer ranking, behind Ryan Giggs, ahead of Angel Di María.
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What did Marcel Desailly win with France?
Desailly earned 116 caps and was part of France's 1998 FIFA World Cup-winning team. He also helped France win UEFA Euro 2000.
Which clubs did Marcel Desailly play for?
His club career included Marseille, AC Milan, and Chelsea. He won the European Cup/Champions League with both Marseille and Milan.
Did Desailly win the Champions League with two different clubs?
Yes, he won with Marseille in 1993 and AC Milan in 1994. That made him one of the few players to win consecutive European Cups with different clubs.
Where was Marcel Desailly born?
He was born in Accra, Ghana, before becoming a French international. He played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder for France.
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