5 players you forgot played for PSG

There are some known names who played for PSG once, but are now almost forgotten

While many critics claim that French club PSG are a modern revolution, the truth is different. While the dominance of the club started post the Qatari takeover, the club has existed for more than 50 years in French football. Over the years, several big and uncommon names have turned out for the club.

PSG have had players from all over the world

While a core part of the players have been French, there have been international stars too within their ranks. The likes of George Weah and Ronaldinho are some of the several international stars who have plied their trade for the Parisian club.

Simultaneously, many French stars have played for the club in the years gone by and continue to do so. Despite being famous French and international names, the next five aren't remembered by too many football fans as PSG players:

#5 Gabriel Heinze

Heinze was a steady performer at the club

Argentine full-back Gabriel Heize has a number of prominent European clubs on his CV, with the likes of Manchester United in them. However, few fans remember Heinze from the time he played for PSG.

His performances in Paris were a reason for Heinze subsequently playing for Manchester United and Real Madrid later in his career.

Heinze wasn't used too frequently at Real Valladolid, and he then moved to Paris. He amassed over 100 appearances in three seasons at the Parc des Princes and was a regular in the side. He was great going forward but was defensively stable, which enhanced his reputation and attracted Manchester United in the first place.

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PSG weren't a major force when Heinze played for them. However, his stint at the club wasn't without success, as the club managed to win the Coupe de France in 2003-04.

#4 Claude Makelele

Makelele showed his class with the Ligue 1 club (image via Twitter)

Many regard Claude Makelele as one of the finest defensive midfielders of his generation. His stint at PSG was the final chapter of his professional career. While many thought that Makelele wouldn't bear the hardships of first-team football, he proved everyone wrong.

Makelele performed brilliantly for Real Madrid and was pivotal at Chelsea. But age had caught up, and he returned to his homeland. PSG were undergoing a transition, and Makelele provided experience and stability to the side.

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Makelele managed to win the Coupe de France in Paris during his second season at the club. Over the three seasons the defensive midfielder spent in Paris, Makelele notched up more than 100 appearances.