Former Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Claude Makelele named FC Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta when asked about the best midfielder he’s ever seen. He also mentioned former Barcelona star Deco.
When asked, “who is the best midfielder you’ve ever seen,” Makelele said: “There are some very good ones now but I've always been very impressed with Andres Iniesta. He is a complete player and can do everything. Deco was also very good.“
Makelele is known for his work as a defensive pivot, which was so highly rated some people still talk about a player “playing the Makalele role.