Michael Essien
Full name: Michael Essien
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Ghana
Date of birth: 3 December, 1982 (41 years)
Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Weight: 187.4 lb
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Playing position: Midfielder
Nationality: Ghana
Date of birth: 3 December, 1982 (41 years)
Place of birth: Accra, Ghana
Weight: 187.4 lb
Height: 5 ft 9 in
Stats
Trophies
Transfers
Sidelined
Statistics
Michael Essien Statistics
Domestic Leagues
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014/15 | Milan | Serie A | 677 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Milan | Serie A | 324 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Chelsea | Premier League | 147 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Real Madrid | La Liga | 1691 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Chelsea | Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Chelsea | Premier League | 919 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2801 | 33 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | Premier League | 1195 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Chelsea | Premier League | 770 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007/08 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2087 | 27 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006/07 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2970 | 33 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005/06 | Chelsea | Premier League | 2427 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Domestic Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015/16 | Panathinaikos | Greek Cup | 242 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014/15 | Milan | Coppa Italia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Chelsea | League Cup | 230 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 55 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Real Madrid | Copa del Rey | 521 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 7 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 164 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | League Cup | 45 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 176 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
International Cups
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019/20 | Səbail | UEFA Europa League | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016/17 | Panathinaikos | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015/16 | Panathinaikos | UEFA Europa League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | Milan | Club Friendlies | 46 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Milan | Club Friendlies | 109 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Milan | UEFA Champions League | 158 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013/14 | Chelsea | UEFA Super Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012/13 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | 488 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011/12 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 140 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010/11 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 637 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009/10 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 377 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008/09 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 426 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007/08 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 1038 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006/07 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 1020 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005/06 | Chelsea | UEFA Champions League | 540 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
National Team
| Season | Team | Competition | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ghana | WC Qualification Africa | 215 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Ghana | FIFA World Cup | 19 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Ghana | Friendly | 112 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Ghana | WC Qualification Africa | 903 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | 44 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | Ghana | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | 540 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | Ghana | Friendly | 90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Ghana | FIFA World Cup | 270 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | Ghana | Friendly | 450 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | Ghana | Africa Cup of Nations | 180 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Trophies
Michael Essien Trophies
| Competition | Position | Titles | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spain - La Liga | 2nd Place | 1 | 2012/2013 |
| England - Premier League | Winner | 2 | 2009/2010, 2005/2006 |
| England - Premier League | 2nd Place | 3 | 2010/2011, 2007/2008, 2006/2007 |
| France - Ligue 1 | Winner | 2 | 2004/2005, 2003/2004 |
| Greece - Super League 1 | 2nd Place | 1 | 2015/2016 |
| England - FA Cup | Winner | 4 | 2011/2012, 2009/2010, 2008/2009, 2006/2007 |
| Spain - Copa del Rey | 2nd Place | 1 | 2012/2013 |
| France - Coupe de France | 2nd Place | 1 | 2001/2002 |
| England - League Cup | Winner | 1 | 2006/2007 |
| England - League Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2007/2008 |
| England - Community Shield | Winner | 2 | 2009/2010, 2005/2006 |
| England - Community Shield | 2nd Place | 4 | 2012/2013, 2010/2011, 2007/2008, 2006/2007 |
| France - Trophée des Champions | Winner | 2 | 2005/2006, 2004/2005 |
| Africa - Africa Cup of Nations | 2nd Place | 1 | 2010 Angola |
| Europe - UEFA Champions League | Winner | 1 | 2011/2012 |
| Europe - UEFA Champions League | 2nd Place | 1 | 2007/2008 |
| Europe - UEFA Super Cup | 2nd Place | 2 | 2013/2014, 2012/2013 |
| World - International Champions Cup | 2nd Place | 1 | 2013 |
Transfers
Michael Essien Transfers
| Date | From | To | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.03.19 | Persib | Səbail | N/A |
| 14.03.17 | Panathinaikos | Persib | N/A |
| 01.07.15 | Milan | Panathinaikos | Free |
| 27.01.14 | Chelsea | Milan | Free |
| 31.08.12 | Chelsea | Real Madrid | Loan |
| 01.08.05 | Lyon | Chelsea | € 38M |
| 01.08.03 | Bastia | Lyon | € 11.7M |
Sidelined
Michael Essien Injuries
| Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Toe Injury | 19.06.14 | 30.06.14 |
| Suspended | 18.12.13 | 24.12.13 |
| Hamstring | 10.04.13 | 26.04.13 |
| Illness | 22.11.12 | 06.12.12 |
| MCL Knee Ligament Injury | 11.07.11 | 13.01.12 |
| Knee Injury | 28.05.10 | 16.07.10 |
| MCL Knee Ligament Injury | 22.01.10 | 08.05.10 |
| Hamstring | 08.12.09 | 14.01.10 |
