Marcel Desailly, one of the best French players in history

Alberto Llopis

The rock. Thus it was known Marcel Desailly. A strong midfield and imposing physique, It was campeon of World 1998 and the European Championship 2000 France despite being born in Accra, the capital of Ghana. He was a player ahead of its time and in the 90, he was a midfielder “Box to Box” as you like to say today that kind of midfielder who attacks and defends equally.

Marcel Desailly, 'The rock’

The Franco-Ghanaian began his career in Nantes in 1986 where he remained until 1992 year that was signed by Marseille, with whom he won the European Cup controversy 1993. His great season, It earned him to be signed by one of the largest in Europe, Milan, where he repeated the award a year later after thrashing the Barcelona by Johan Cruyff by 4-0 in the final in Athens 1994.

Desailly European Cup Final 1994 — Desailly to Romario in the final in Athens 1994. PHOTO: Brand

In this way, Marcel Desailly He became the first player winning the European Cup two seasons, but with two different teams. In Milan he remained until 1998 winning the Serie A League Titles. In 1998, France after winning the World Championship in his own country, Desailly was signed for Chelsea, where it remained until 2004, winning ; F.A Cup; Charity Shield and European Super Cup. Then he went to Qatar where he finished his career.

Desailly con Chelsea John Terry — Desailly with a young John Terry. PHOTO: The Sun

As we have said before, despite being born in Ghana, in full Africa, had French nationality. International with the Gauls, Desailly participated in two World (1998 Y 2002), two European Championships (1996 Y 2000) and two Confederations Cup (2001 Y 2003). With him on the field, France won the World 1998, the European Championship 2000 and both editions of the Confederations Cup. La Roca participated in 116 encounters with the 'Bleus’ and marked 3 goals.

A midfielder ahead of its time

all-rounder, He acted as a defense and as a midfielder in defensive principle but with a very good arrival thanks above all to his enormous physical power. The nickname “The rock” It was not in vain because Desailly reaches 1,88 cm and its stage as an elite athlete, muscularly was a marvel of nature. Quite a physical marvel unfolding all over the field, what made him unbridgeable.