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Marcel Desailly was born as Odenke Abbey on 7 September 1968 in Accra, Ghana, the son of Ghanaian parents. He had his name changed when his mother married the head of the French Consulate in Accra, who adopted all of her children (the former professional footballer Seth Adonkor, seven years his elder, was a half-brother of his).
- Odenke Abbey
- Marcel Desailly
- 7 September 1968 (age 55)
- Accra, Ghana
Dive into the storied career of Marcel Desailly, one of football's most formidable defenders. From his indomitable days at Marseille FC and AC Milan to his p...
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Nov 7, 2005 · Marcel Desailly was a versatile centre-back who played for France, Ghana and several clubs in Europe and Qatar. He won the World Cup, the Champions League and the UEFA Cup among other trophies.
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Sep 8, 2023 · A tribute to Marcel Desailly, the versatile French defender who played for Chelsea from 1998 to 2004 and won the World Cup in 1998. Learn about his career highlights, challenges and legacy at Stamford Bridge and beyond.
Marcel Odenkey Addy-Desailly. Position: DF-MF (CB-DM) Footed: Right. 183cm , 79kg (6-0, 176lb) Born: September 7, 1968 in Accra, Ghana gh. National Team: More Player Info. 2x Serie A Champion. 2x Champions League Champion. 1998 World Cup Champion.
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