Happy birthday! Claude Makélélé turns 53 today

  • By Lori Macatee
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The iconic and legendary footballer turns 53 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026.

Claude Makélélé is celebrating his 53rd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Claude Makélélé has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 53rd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Makélélé, a cultural icon

Born in Kinshasa on February 18, 1973, Claude Makélélé's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Makélélé's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Claude hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Claude Makélélé as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 53.

Happy Birthday, Claude, you're the best!

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