Michael Essien

About Michael Essien

Midfielder who played for Chelsea from 2005 to 2014 before joining AC Milan; made his debut for Ghana in 2002.

Michael Kojo Essien is a former Ghanaian professional footballer who played in midfield and is currently on the coaching staff of the Danish club Superliga FC Nordsjælland. He has also been selected to the Ghana national team more than 50 times. During his heyday, Essien was considered one of the best midfielders in the world. Essien started his career playing for Liberty Professionals in Ghana. In 2000 he moved to France to join Bastia, where he spent three seasons and played more than 60 games before joining Lyon, who held the Ligue 1 championship, in 2003. At Lyon, Essien won the title. won successively in 2003-2004 and 2004-05, and won the title of Player of the Year in Ligue 1 in 2005. During his five years in France, he became a French citizen. In 2005, Essien signed for Chelsea in the Premier League for a transfer fee of £ 24.4 million and at the time of signing he was the most expensive African player in history.

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Trivia

He was named Chelsea's Player of the Year in 2006-07 and helped the team win two Premier League titles and four FA Cups during his time with the club.

Michael Essien before fame

After playing on his local side and the French club Lyon, he signed with Chelsea for £24.4 million, then a record amount for an African footballer, and a record for the club.

Achievement of Michael Essien

He was named Chelsea's Player of the Year in 2006-07 and helped the team win two Premier League titles and four FA Cups during his time with the club.

Salary 2020

$4 Million

Net Worth 2020

$35 Million

Michael Essien family life

He was born in Ghana's capital, Accra.

Associations of Michael Essien

He was loaned to Real Madrid in late 2012, where he played under Jose Mourinho.

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