Who is Michael Essien?

Michael Essien is a professional football player from Ghana, born on December 3, 1982 in Accra.

Which team does Michael Essien play for?

Michael Essien plays as a Midfielder for Səbail in the UEFA Europa League.

What are Michael Essien's career statistics?

Over 8 seasons with 6 teams, Michael Essien has made 116 appearances, scored 5 goals and provided 0 assists.

How has Michael Essien performed?

In the 2026 season, Michael Essien has made 1 appearances, played 59 minutes, scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists.

What position does Michael Essien play?

Michael Essien plays as a Midfielder. Responsible for controlling the midfield.

How old is Michael Essien?

Michael Essien is 42 years old and is in the late career of their career.

What are Michael Essien's physical attributes?

Michael Essien is 177 cm tall and weighs 85 kg.

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Michael Essien

Səbail

42 years old Ghana 177 cm 85 kg

Apps

Goals

Career Progression

2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

Minutes

UEFA Europa League

2016/2017

Games

Goals

Assists

Minutes

UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

242

Minutes

Cup, UEFA Europa League

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

696

Minutes

AC Milan (13 G)

Ghana (1 G)

Serie A, World Cup

2013/2014

Games

Goals

Assists

914

Minutes

Chelsea (9 G)

AC Milan (9 G)

FA Cup, UEFA Champions League +3

2012/2013

Games

Goals

Assists

2,179

Minutes

Real Madrid (28 G)

Chelsea (0 G)

UEFA Champions League, La Liga +1

2011/2012

Games

Goals

Assists

1,066

Minutes

Premier League, UEFA Champions League +1

2010/2011

Games

Goals

Assists

2,801

Minutes

Premier League

Season	Team	Games	Goals	Minutes	G/90	Cards
2019/2020 Current	Səbail	1	0	59	0.00	0
2016/2017	Panathinaikos	0	0	0	0.00	0
2015/2016	Panathinaikos	3	0	242	0.00	1
2014/2015	AC Milan (13) Ghana (1)	14	0	696	0.00	2
2013/2014	Chelsea (9) AC Milan (9)	18	0	914	0.00	6
2012/2013	Real Madrid (28) Chelsea (0)	28	2	2,179	0.08	6
2011/2012	Chelsea	19	0	1,066	0.00	3
2010/2011	Chelsea	33	3	2,801	0.10	5 / 1

116

Career Games

Career Goals

Career Assists

Advanced Metrics

2026/2027 Season

Avg Rating

No Data

Min/Game

59 Total Minutes

Goal Involvement

0G + 0A

Total Goals

Total Assists

Goals/Game

Assists/Game

Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

Most Productive: Goal Scorer

Shot Efficiency: Needs Improvement (0%)

Discipline Level: Excellent

Playing Time: Squad Player (59min)

Career Timeline - Michael Essien

8 Seasons

Total Goals

↘ -3 vs First Season

Total Assists

→ Stable vs First Season

116

Total Appearances

14.5 Per Season

Peak Rating

0 Average

Season Breakdown

2019/2020

Səbail

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

59 Minutes 59 Min/Game

2016/2017

Panathinaikos

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2015/2016

Panathinaikos

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

242 Minutes 81 Min/Game

2014/2015

AC Milan, Ghana

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

696 Minutes 50 Min/Game

2013/2014

Chelsea, AC Milan

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

914 Minutes 51 Min/Game

2012/2013

Real Madrid, Chelsea

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,179 Minutes 78 Min/Game 0.07 Goals/Game

2011/2012

Chelsea

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

1,066 Minutes 56 Min/Game

2010/2011

Chelsea

Goals

Assists

Apps

Rating

2,801 Minutes 85 Min/Game 0.09 Goals/Game

Career Overview

Seasons

116

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

7,957

Minutes

Yellow Cards

Red Cards

Season History

Season	Team	League	Appearances	Goals	Minutes
2019/2020	Səbail	UEFA Europa League	1	0	59
2016/2017	Panathinaikos	UEFA Europa League	0	0	0
2015/2016	Panathinaikos	Cup UEFA Europa League	3	0	242
2014/2015	AC Milan Ghana	Serie A World Cup	14	0	696
2013/2014	Chelsea AC Milan	FA Cup UEFA Champions League Serie A League Cup Premier League	18	0	914
2012/2013	Real Madrid Chelsea	UEFA Champions League La Liga Premier League	28	2	2,179
2011/2012	Chelsea	Premier League UEFA Champions League FA Cup	19	0	1,066
2010/2011	Chelsea	Premier League	33	3	2,801

2019/2020

Səbail

Goals

Assists

League

UEFA Europa League

2016/2017

Panathinaikos

Goals

Assists

League

UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Panathinaikos

Goals

Assists

League

Cup

UEFA Europa League

2014/2015

AC Milan

Ghana

Goals

Assists

League

Serie A

World Cup

2013/2014

Chelsea

AC Milan

Goals

Assists

League

FA Cup

UEFA Champions League

Serie A

League Cup

Premier League

2012/2013

Real Madrid

Chelsea

Goals

Assists

League

UEFA Champions League

La Liga

Premier League

2011/2012

Chelsea

Goals

Assists

League

Premier League

UEFA Champions League

FA Cup

2010/2011

Chelsea

Goals

Assists

League

Premier League

Quick Links

Detailed Statistics › All Fixtures › Səbail ›

Career Teams

Səbail › Panathinaikos › AC Milan › Ghana › Chelsea ›

+1 teams

Career Competitions

UEFA Europa League › Cup › Serie A › World Cup › FA Cup ›

Related Players

Current Teammates › Players from Ghana ›

Michael Essien

Career Progression

2019/2020

2016/2017

2015/2016

2014/2015

2013/2014

2012/2013

2011/2012

2010/2011

Advanced Metrics

Performance Insights

Career Timeline - Michael Essien

Season Breakdown

2019/2020

2016/2017

2015/2016

2014/2015

2013/2014

2012/2013

2011/2012

2010/2011

Career Overview

Season History

Quick Links

Career Teams

Career Competitions

Related Players

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