Was Essien ever nominated for the Ballon d'Or? Was Essien more of a defensive or attacking midfielder?

Jan 31, 2012 ... Villas-Boas brought Michael Essien on for Romeu, and the ... Branislav IvanovicChelsea FCDavid Jones (Footballer)Michael EssienSwansea City ... Mar 25, 2025 ... Michael Kojo Essien is a Ghanaian football coach and former player. He is currently coaching at the Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland. During ... Aug 17, 2023 ... Michael Kojo Essien was born on December 3, 1982, in Accra, Ghana, to Aba Gyandoh and James Essien. He is a former professional footballer who played as ... 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 Essien: Ghanaian footballer nicknamed "The Bison," played for Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Milan. 50+ caps for Ghana. Born in Accra, scouted in 1999 ... Michael Kojo Essien is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Chelsea, and the Ghana national football team. He is a midfielder who has often been touted as a ... 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. Aug 29, 2018 ... Controversial Gambian Ghana-based actress, Princess Shyngle has made a startling revelation about Ghanaian footballer Michael Essien when s. Jan 26, 2025 ... Thomas Partey is a better footballer than me – Legend Michael Essien ... Former Ghana international Michael Essien has expressed his admiration ... Michael Kojo Essien (born 3 December 1982) is a former Ghanaian professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is now a member of the coaching staff ...