Makélélé has respectable acceleration and sprint speed for a defensive midfielder.

Though not a playmaker by nature, Makélélé is surprisingly reliable in distribution. His short and long passing stats are consistent.

Makélélé's reactions are top-tier, allowing him to quickly respond to loose balls, intercept passes, and adjust to changes in play.

This is his bread and butter. His tackling, both standing and sliding, is elite, with amazing interception stats and defensive awareness. He positions himself intelligently, breaking up plays before they develop.

Makélélé is stocky and strong. He has great aggression, balance, and strength relative to his size.

Low/High work rate, this work rate combination is perfect for a defensive midfielder.

He stays back and shields the defense as expected, but also has the energy and AI movement to press high when needed.

Makélélé can easily last the full 90 minutes without slowing down. He’s built for end-to-end, high-intensity games where midfield stamina is often tested.

Dives into tackles trait, this trait enhances his defensive AI, allowing him to make more aggressive and effective auto-tackles.