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Michael Essien

Free agent
Height
43 years
Dec 3, 1982
Right
Preferred foot
Ghana
Country
Position
Primary
midfielder
2024

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About

Michael Essien is a 43-year-old football player who plays as a midfielder, born on December 3, 1982, who is right-footed. Follow Michael Essien on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Michael Essien scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to midfielders in the their league.

Michael Essien's career has also included time at Sabail, Persib Bandung, Panathinaikos, Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Lyon, and SC Bastia.

On the international stage, Michael Essien has represented Ghana.

Michael Essien is from Ghana, and the national teams include Iñaki Williams, Kwadwo Acquah, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jonas Adjetey, Thomas Partey, Abdul Fatawu, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Joseph Anang, Joseph Paintsil, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Benjamin Asare, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Jerome Opoku, Prince Owusu, Mohammed Kudus, Ebenezer Annan, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Alexander Djiku, Abi Kim, Bénédicte Simon, Ernestina Abambila, Cynthia Konlan, Susan Duah, Nina Norshie, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Princess Marfo, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Doris Boaduwaa, Princella Adubea, Alice Kusi, Anasthesia Achiaa, Evelyn Badu, Stella Nyamekye, Comfort Yeboah, Kerrie McCarthy, Portia Boakye, Louisa Aniwaa, Nancy Amoh, Afi Amenyeku, Josephine Bonsu, and Mary Amponsah. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Essien has won 14 titles: FA Cup (2011/2012, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2006/2007), Premier League (2009/2010, 2005/2006), Champions League (2011/2012), EFL Cup (2006/2007), and Community Shield (2009/2010, 2005/2006) with Chelsea and Trophée des Champions (2005/2006, 2004/2005) and Ligue 1 (2004/2005, 2003/2004) with Lyon.

Michael Essien has competed in Soccer Aid, Super League, Serie A, World Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Essien, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Essien to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.

Career

Senior career

Sabail (free agent)Mar 2019 - Jun 2020
15
0
29
5
16
1
22
0
9
0
35
2
223*
23*

National team

36*
6*
* Number of goals and matches before 2006 may be inaccurate in some cases.
  • Matches
  • Goals
Trophies

Chelsea

England
4
FA Cup(11/12 · 09/10 · 08/09 · 06/07)
2
Premier League(09/10 · 05/06)
1
EFL Cup(06/07)
2
Community Shield(09/10 · 05/06)

Lyon

France
2
Trophée des Champions(05/06 · 04/05)
2
Ligue 1(04/05 · 03/04)

News

About

Michael Essien is a 43-year-old football player who plays as a midfielder, born on December 3, 1982, who is right-footed. Follow Michael Essien on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, career history, transfer news, FotMob ratings, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Michael Essien scores highly on Matches, Started, and Minutes compared to midfielders in the their league.

Michael Essien's career has also included time at Sabail, Persib Bandung, Panathinaikos, Milan, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Lyon, and SC Bastia.

On the international stage, Michael Essien has represented Ghana.

Michael Essien is from Ghana, and the national teams include Iñaki Williams, Kwadwo Acquah, Lawrence Ati-Zigi, Alidu Seidu, Caleb Yirenkyi, Jonas Adjetey, Thomas Partey, Abdul Fatawu, Kwasi Sibo, Jordan Ayew, Brandon Thomas-Asante, Joseph Anang, Joseph Paintsil, Gideon Mensah, Elisha Owusu, Kojo Peprah Oppong, Benjamin Asare, Christopher Bonsu Baah, Jerome Opoku, Prince Owusu, Mohammed Kudus, Ebenezer Annan, Kamaldeen Sulemana, Alexander Djiku, Abi Kim, Bénédicte Simon, Ernestina Abambila, Cynthia Konlan, Susan Duah, Nina Norshie, Grace Asantewaa, Jennifer Cudjoe, Princess Marfo, Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah, Doris Boaduwaa, Princella Adubea, Alice Kusi, Anasthesia Achiaa, Evelyn Badu, Stella Nyamekye, Comfort Yeboah, Kerrie McCarthy, Portia Boakye, Louisa Aniwaa, Nancy Amoh, Afi Amenyeku, Josephine Bonsu, and Mary Amponsah. Explore each player's page on FotMob for comprehensive statistics, match history, and international career data.

Throughout their career, Michael Essien has won 14 titles: FA Cup (2011/2012, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2006/2007), Premier League (2009/2010, 2005/2006), Champions League (2011/2012), EFL Cup (2006/2007), and Community Shield (2009/2010, 2005/2006) with Chelsea and Trophée des Champions (2005/2006, 2004/2005) and Ligue 1 (2004/2005, 2003/2004) with Lyon.

Michael Essien has competed in Soccer Aid, Super League, Serie A, World Cup, Premier League, Champions League, and LaLiga. Each league page on FotMob provides comprehensive coverage including standings, fixtures, top scorers, and detailed team statistics.

FotMob provides comprehensive coverage of Michael Essien, including career statistics, match-by-match ratings, transfer history, market value trends, and detailed performance analytics. Follow Michael Essien to receive notifications about upcoming matches, goals, and other key events.