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Marcel Desailly
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Marcel Desailly

Athlete · born September 7, 1968

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Marcel David Desailly is a former professional footballer, who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder.

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Milestones, by age

Dated facts from Wikidata; ages marked “about” come from year-only dates.

  1. ~18Joined FC Nantes1986
  2. ~24Joined Olympique de Marseille1992
  3. ~25Joined AC Milan1993
  4. ~25Joined France men's national association football team1993
  5. ~30Joined Chelsea F.C.1998
  6. ~36Joined Al-Gharafa SC2004

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