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 2025 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 (Coach: A. Hacıyev )

Age

Nationality

Ghana

Height

177 cm

Weight

85 kg

Current Season

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Minutes

Overview Statistics Fixtures

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2019/2020

Games

Goals

Assists

UEFA Europa League

2016/2017

Games

Goals

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UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Games

Goals

Assists

Cup, UEFA Europa League

2014/2015

Games

Goals

Assists

AC Milan (13 Games_short)

Ghana (1 Games_short)

Serie A, World Cup

2013/2014

Games

Goals

Assists

Chelsea (9 Games_short)

AC Milan (9 Games_short)

Premier League, Serie A +3

2012/2013

Games

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Assists

Real Madrid (28 Games_short)

Chelsea (0 Games_short)

Premier League, La Liga +1

2011/2012

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Assists

Premier League, UEFA Champions League +1

2010/2011

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Goals

Assists

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

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2025/2026 Season

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59 Total_minutes

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Goal Involvement

Performance Insights

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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

Appearances

Goals

Assists

Teams

7,957

Minutes

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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

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UEFA Europa League

2016/2017

Panathinaikos

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UEFA Europa League

2015/2016

Panathinaikos

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Assists

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Cup

UEFA Europa League

2014/2015

AC Milan

Ghana

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Assists

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Serie A

World Cup

2013/2014

Chelsea

AC Milan

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Assists

League

FA Cup

UEFA Champions League

Serie A

League Cup

Premier League

2012/2013

Real Madrid

Chelsea

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Assists

League

UEFA Champions League

La Liga

Premier League

2011/2012

Chelsea

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Assists

League

Premier League

UEFA Champions League

FA Cup

2010/2011

Chelsea

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Assists

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Premier League

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Career Teams

Səbail Panathinaikos AC Milan

+3 teams

Career Competitions

UEFA Europa League Cup Serie A

+5 leagues

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