Where is Marcel Desailly now?
Ghana
Marcel Desailly is currently residing in Ghana. He is currently a Laureus Academy member and OrphanAid Africa Lifetime ambassador to Ghana and France (since 2005).
How tall is Desailly?
6′ 1″Marcel Desailly / Height
Is Marcel Desailly married?
Virginie DesaillyMarcel Desailly / Spouse
What number is Desailly?
CB: Marcel Desailly – #8.
What English team did Marcel Desailly play for?
Marcel Desailly
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1986–1992 | Nantes | 162 |
| 1992–1993 | Marseille | 47 |
| 1993–1998 | AC Milan | 137 |
| 1998–2004 | Chelsea | 158 |
Who called Marcel Desailly?
Ron Atkinson
Ron Atkinson really doesn’t learn, does he? The former Aston Villa and Manchester United manager saw his career as a pundit and co-commentator come to an abrupt end in 2004 when he was caught on a microphone referring to Marcel Desailly as a “thick, lazy n****r.”
Where was Desailly born?
Accra, GhanaMarcel Desailly / Place of birth
When did Desailly join Chelsea?
1998
Renowned France international Marcel Desailly signed for Chelsea in 1998, weeks before winning the World Cup. Rarely before had Chelsea signed a genuine superstar at the peak of his powers.
Is Marcel Desailly a Ghanaian?
Former France captain of Ghanaian descent Marcel Desailly has revealed playing for Ghana was not an option when he pledged his allegiance to Les Blues. Born to Ghanaian parents in Accra, the former Chelsea star moved to France as a child, going on to feature for the country at international level.
Was Desailly a Chelsea legend?
Biography. Renowned France international Marcel Desailly signed for Chelsea in 1998, weeks before winning the World Cup. Rarely before had Chelsea signed a genuine superstar at the peak of his powers.
How long did Desailly play for Chelsea?
six years
Few of Desailly’s career highs came during his six years at Chelsea; prior to his arrival he’d won the Champions League in back-to-back years with Marseille and Fabio Capello’s AC Milan, featuring in midfield and scoring the fourth as the Rossoneri thrashed Johan Cruyff’s Barcelona Dream Team 4-0 in the 1994 Athens …
Was Desailly a captain of Chelsea?
Desailly became Chelsea as well as France captain and took the young John Terry under his wing, helping develop the Englishman into an equally solid presence in the Chelsea back four.