Few players are so good in their respective roles that they have it named after them, then again, few are as good as Claude Makélélé. The French defensive-midfielder made being that, sexy, and inspired a generation of youngsters to take defending seriously.
Not that he couldn't contribute at the other end, maybe not in goals, but his passing was stellar, always able to see one or two moves ahead he was the fulcrum of every side he graced. A true deep-lying playmaker.
Whether for France, with whom he won the World Cup or with Chelsea, Real Madrid, or Paris Saint-Germain when he was in your side you had often won the game before a ball had even been kicked.
Now, FIFA 21 players can get their hands on him for their Ultimate Teams and all it takes is completing a series of SBCs. Doing so won't be cheap but at the end of it, you will be rewarded with a 91-rated Moments Makélélé, which is worth its weight in gold.
Here is how.
Claude Makélélé Icon SBC - cheapest solutions
Getting Makélélé involves completing seven SBCs (!) and it will likely cost you between 1.2-1.5m coins, depending on the platform.
Note: All prices are courtesy of FUTBIN and are subject to change.
Born Legend SBC
- RARE Players: Exactly 11
- Player Level: Exactly Bronze
- Team Chemistry: Min 50
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Small Silver Pack
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This squad will cost around 5k coins.
Rising Star SBC
- RARE Players: Exactly 11
- Player Level: Exactly Silver
- Team Chemistry: Min 50
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Jumbo Silver Pack
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This squad will cost around 8-13k coins depending on your platform.
Les Bleus
- # of players from France: Min 1
- IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 83
- Team Chemistry: Min 80
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Small Rare Mixed Pack
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This squad will cost around 133-155k coins depending on your platform.
The Makélélé Role SBC
- # of players from Chelsea: Min 1
- IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 84
- Team Chemistry: Min 75
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Prime Mixed Pack
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This squad will cost around 158-181k coins depending on your platform.
Galácticos SBC
- # of players from Real Madrid: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 85
- Team Chemistry: Min 70
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Premium Gold Pack
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This squad will cost around 194-235k coins depending on your platform.
PSG's Backbone SBC
- # of players from Paris SG: Min 1
- IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 86
- Team Chemistry: Min 65
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Rare Mixed Pack
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This squad includes PSG's Bernat on the bench and should cost between 282-332k depending on that platform.
League Finesse SBC
- # of players from Premier League: Min 1
- IF + FUT-CHAMP Players: Min 1
- Squad Rating: Min 87
- Team Chemistry: Min 50
- # of players in the Squad: 11
Reward: 1 Rare Electrum Pack
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This squad will cost around 360-460k coins depending on your platform.
Claude Makélélé Moments Icon - stats
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At the price this card comes in at, well north of 1.4m coins, it is no surprise it is obviously world-class in all respects. Insane Defending, Physicality and Pace stats with top-tier Dribbling and Passing make him one of, if not, they best defensive-midfielders in the game. Though he does have some competitors, namely, Joshua Kimmich's TOTW card, and other Icons such as Fernando Hierro, Schewisnsteiger and Michael Essien.
But at this level, it's nitpicking. If you have any opportunity to get Makélélé in your team. Do it.
If you are undecided don't fret - you have nine weeks to potentially complete the SBCs.