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MEMichael Essien

Michael Essien

€2MMarket Value
Retired
•Midfielder•
GhanaGhana
43
Dec 3, 1982
177 cm
Height
Card stats based on
2019/2020

Performance Overview

Season Performance 19/20
All Competitions
8Matches
0Goals
0Assists
0Goal Contributions
67Mins/game
-Avg Rating
Career Statistics

Career

Career Progress

Career Progress

Appearances per Season

Appearance Distribution

188
Full match
39
Substituted off
34
From Bench

Rival Clubs(97)

Player stats against each opponent club

TeamMPWDLGA
Manchester UnitedManchester United82330030
FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona73400010
SunderlandSunderland54010010
Manchester CityManchester City52030000
Wigan AthleticWigan Athletic54010020
ArsenalArsenal53110010
Stoke CityStoke City53110000
Atlético MadridAtlético Madrid52120010
Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers44001000
Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur42200020
FulhamFulham43101011
Aston VillaAston Villa41210010
Bolton WanderersBolton Wanderers44000000
LiverpoolLiverpool31020020
West Bromwich AlbionWest Bromwich Albion32010000
EvertonEverton30120000
Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United31110000
Hull CityHull City33000000
Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers32012000
Borussia DortmundBorussia Dortmund31110000
1–20 of 97

Rival National Teams(6)

Player stats against each opponent national team

TeamMPWDLGA
United StatesUnited States10010000
ItalyItaly10010000
GermanyGermany10100000
NetherlandsNetherlands10010000
Czech RepublicCzech Republic11000010
MontenegroMontenegro10010010
Transfers
Trophies

Trophies & Awards

3 titles won

Championships

Premier League
Premier League
2x Winner(2009/2010, 2005/2006)
2x
Champions League
Champions League
1x Winner(2011/2012)
1x

About Michael Essien

Michael Essien is a professional midfielder. Throughout his career, Michael Essien has scored 38 goals and provided 7 assists in 378 appearances across 6 clubs. In the Premier League 2005/2006, Michael Essien has scored 2 goals in 30 appearances. As a midfielder, Michael Essien combines creative vision with goalscoring ability, accumulating 7 assists and 38 goals throughout his career. Among the clubs he has represented — Sebail, Persib, Panathinaikos, AC Milan — Michael Essien was most prolific at Chelsea, where he scored 23 goals in 224 appearances. Throughout his career, Michael Essien has won 3 trophies, including Premier League, Champions League, demonstrating his ability to perform at the highest competitive level. Michael Essien stands 177 cm tall, weighs 85 kg. Michael Essien represents Ghana at international level.

Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Michael Essien play?
Michael Essien plays as a Midfielder. He has scored 2 goals in 30 appearances in the Premier League 2005/2006.
How old is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien is 43 years old, born on December 3, 1982. He is a Ghana national. At 43, he has already won 3 trophies in his professional career.
How tall is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien is 177 cm tall. He weighs 85 kg.
How many trophies has Michael Essien won?
Michael Essien has won 3 trophies throughout his career, demonstrating his quality at the highest competitive level.
What nationality is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien is from Ghana and represents them at international level.