SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

CHRIS MAKIN
CHRIS MAKIN
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Number
#2
Nationality
England
Team
OLDHAM ATHLETIC (England)
Coach
GRAEME SHARP
Position
RB (Right Back)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 0 1 6 1 6 0 20 3.6 £550k

Chris Makin

  • Full name: Christopher Patrick Makin
  • Date of birth: 2 November 1971
  • Place of birth: Bebington, England
  • Position: Right-back / Defender

Career summary (selected clubs)

  • Tranmere Rovers — youth and early professional years (1990–1993). Broke through at Tranmere before moving on.
  • Oldham Athletic — Makin had two spells at Oldham. He first joined Oldham Athletic from Tranmere in 1993 and later returned to Oldham after spells elsewhere. At Oldham he was mainly used as a right-back and was a regular in the first team.
  • Preston North End — played for Preston and was part of their squad through the mid-1990s.
  • Middlesbrough — moved to Middlesbrough in 1996 and played in the Premier League; featured for Boro for several seasons.
  • Other clubs — later career included Huddersfield Town and other lower-league sides before retirement.

Notable points

  • Primarily a defensive right-sided player known for reliable defending and overlapping runs when required.
  • Made appearances in the Premier League with Middlesbrough during the late 1990s.
  • Enjoyed a long professional career across multiple English clubs, including significant spells at Oldham Athletic.

Career totals (approximate)

  • Senior appearances: over 400 across all clubs
  • Goals: a small number consistent with his defensive role (typically under 20 career goals)

Note: The above summarises Chris Makin’s career highlights and clubs, with emphasis on his time at Oldham Athletic. Exact appearance and goal totals can vary by source; consult club records or league databases for precise season-by-season statistics.