Did Essien ever play in a different position than midfield professionally? What are some notable anecdotes or stories involving Michael Essien?

Filter by Season · Attack. Goals 17. Goals per match 0.10. Headed goals 5. Goals with right foot 9. Goals with left foot 1 · Team Play. Assists 10. Passes 7,681. Jun 6, 2024 ... Liberia: Ex-Ghanaian Soccer Star Michael Essien Urges Liberian Gov't, Political Leaders to Join Fight Against Polio ... The former Chelsea ... Apr 24, 2023 ... Michael Essien and John Utaka fought their way to the highest level of world football, winning league titles in England and France. Now they're facing a new ... Jul 28, 2018 ... The Ghanaian international has suffered knee and leg injuries multiple times whilst at Chelsea, and at times has faced periods of up to six ... Michael Essien: Ghanaian footballer nicknamed "The Bison," played for Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Milan. 50+ caps for Ghana. Born in Accra, scouted in 1999 ... Feb 27, 2025 ... Michael Essien joins ex-Chelsea team-mate Didier Drogba in backing former boss Jose Mourinho amid racism row in Turkey ... Michael Essien has ... Sep 29, 2010 ... Michael Essien sprung from the comparatively rich loins of Accra's Liberty Professionals as the most talented seed of his generation. Michael Kojo Essien (born 3 December 1982) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is currently a member of Danish ... Jul 23, 2015 ... Michael Essien, the Ghanaian midfielder, tips Radamel Falcao to find his best form at Chelsea under José Mourinho while he himself ... Jun 6, 2024 ... Former Ghanaian soccer star Michael Essien has called on the Government of Liberia and political leaders to join the fight to eradicate polio nationwide.