Marcel Desailly

DoB: Sep 7, 1968

PoB: Accra, Ghana

Position: Defender, Midfielder

Clubs represented: Nantes, Marseille, A.C. Milan, Chelsea, Al-Gharafa, Qatar S.C.

Total appearances/goals: 611/35

Total caps: 116/3

Honours:
3 domestic titles, 1 domestic cup, 1 domestic super cup
2 UEFA Champions Leagues, 2 UEFA Super Cups
1 World Cup (98), 1 European Cup (00), 2 Confederations Cups (01, 03)

Chosen for overall team of the decade in the Premier League 10 Seasons Awards

Highs:
In 93 and 94 won two Champions League trophies in a row, playing for different clubs (Marseille and Milan). This was the first time such a feat had been accomplished and since then only 3 other players have emulated it.
He also scored in the 94 final.
98 and 00 brought extraordinary success to his adopted nation France, and he was a staple of both of those teams.

Lows:
Only won 2 domestic titles (both Milan) in top european football (the third coming only in Qatar's less demanding league).
A strange lack of individual recognition, possibly due to his defensive position and immigrant status. Otherwise would surely be praised as much as Abedi Pelé as Ghana's greatest gift to football.










Debut at Nantes.................................................Goal in CL final 94...................................................Captaining the Blues