Claude Makélelé Sinda (born 18 February 1973) is a retired football player and coach who is currently assistant coach of Carlo Ancelotti in Paris Saint-Germain in Ligue 1. Prior to joining Paris Saint-Germain, Makélélé played for Nantes, Olympique de Marseille, Celta Vigo, Real Madrid and Chelsea.

In homage to Makélélé, many fans and pundits alike have dubbed the defensive midfield position as the "Makélélé Role."