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 Superliga club Nordsjælland's coaching staff. He was also capped for the Ghana national team more than 50 times. During his prime, Essien was considered one of the best midfielders in the world. Essien was known not only for his defensive ability, but also his knack for scoring long-range goals. More about Michael Essien
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Essien started his career playing for Liberty Professionals in Ghana. In 2000, he moved to France to join Bastia, where he would spend three seasons and appear in over 60 matches before joining Ligue 1 title holders Lyon in 2003. At Lyon, Essien won back-to-back league titles in 2003–04 and 2004–05, and won Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2005. During his five-year stint in France, he acquired French nationality. In 2005, Essien signed with Premier League side Chelsea for a £24.4 million transfer fee and, at the time of his signing, was the most expensive African footballer in history. At Chelsea, Essien helped the club win the Premier League in 2006 and 2010, as well as three FA Cups and one League Cup. He won the UEFA Champions League in 2011–12, while also placing as runner-up in the 2007–08 UEFA Champions League. He has won the Chelsea Goal of the Season award twice, in the 2006–07 and 2008–09 seasons.In total, we tracked 338 items since 01/09/2012. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Michael Essien (Chelsea Michael Essien signed Poppy shirt) was sold in November 2013 for £535.00 while the cheapest item (MICHAEL ESSIEN CHELSEA Hand Signed Shoot Out Card 2005-06 (Red Back)) found a new owner for £0.10 in January 2013. The month with the most items sold (23) was September 2012 with an average selling price of £1.20 for an autographed item of Michael Essien. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in September 2014 with £87.50 and the month that saw the lowest prices with £0.99 was May 2018. In average, an autographed item from Michael Essien is worth £1.99.
Most recently, these items with a signature of Michael Essien were sold on eBay - click here for more items.
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Michael Essien (Chelsea) hand signed 2011-2012 Match Attax Card Rare ! | £4.95 | ||
MICHAEL ESSIEN - CHELSEA - HAND SIGNED WHITE CARD | £2.69 | ||
Michael ESSIEN Auto - Futera Unique 2023/24 On-Card Autograph - Numbered 12/19 | £21.00 | ||
Michael Essien Auto 2022 Panini Prizm Chelsea, Nigeria Autograph | £24.99 | ||
Michael Essien Signed Chelsea 2006-08 Home Shirt with exact Proof 2 | £80.00 | ||
Panini Michael Essien Red Masterstrokes Autograph /10 Impeccable T-Mall 2022-23 | £22.00 | ||
SIGNED Michael Essien Match Attax Football Card Chelsea RARE LEGEND | £4.95 | ||
SIGNED Michael Essien Match Attax Football Card Chelsea RARE LEGEND | £4.95 | ||
SIGNED Michael Essien Match Attax Football Card Chelsea RARE LEGEND | £2.95 | ||
SIGNED Michael Essien Match Attax Football Card Ghana National Team RARE | £4.95 |
Chelsea Legends 4-0 Bayern Munich Legends: John Terry scores on the 26th minute (09/09/23): Chelsea Legends came out 4-0 victors over the Bayern Munich legends at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night thanks to goals from Michael Essien, John Terry, Gary Cahill and Tiago.
Michael Essien sends a heartfelt message to his former Chelsea and Ghana team-ma (02/11/23): Essien - who was at Chelsea while Atsu was there and also played with him for Ghana - put out a heartfelt message on his Instagram page to his former team-mate.
Gary Neville names Louis Saha and Michael Essien as his most underrated Premier (08/17/22): Gary Neville has named Michael Essien and Louis Saha as his most underrated Premier League players, in a discussion about three decades of the new top flight.
Michael Essien explains what makes Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho a 'winner' (03/22/21): DANIEL MATTHEWS: Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien has revealed how Jose Mourinho taught him lasting lessons that he will apply if and when he becomes a manager.
Arsenal new boy Thomas Partey labels former Chelsea star Michael Essien his 'ido (11/12/20): The Ghanaian star joined Arsenal in a £45million deal on deadline day from Atletico Madrid, and has impressed in the heart of midfield, especially in the victory away at Manchester United.
Chelsea legend Michael Essien joins FC Nordsjaelland's coaching staff as 'player (09/2020): Michael Essien has joined Danish side FC Nordsjaelland as a player-coach and will participate in the training alongside the players to help implement the drills and ideas.
Michael Essien recalls rushed deadline day loan move from Chelsea to Real Madrid (05/2020): The midfielder was made aware of the LaLiga side's interest in taking him on loan as the Blues were preparing for the UEFA Super Cup final against Atletico Madrid.
Michael Essien shocked at how quickly Ebola hoax spread across the internet (12/2014): Michael Essien has spoken for the first time about the internet hoax that spread the false news the former Chelsea midfielder had Ebola. Essien was shocked at the speed the reports spread.
Filippo Inzaghi's management style reminds me of Carlo Ancelotti, says Michael E (10/2014): AC Milan manager Filippo Inzaghi managerial style has been compared to current Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelloti by midfielder Michael Essien.
Michael Essien sold me on Celtic move: Wakaso Mubarak reveals how Ghana legend t (08/2014): MUBARAK sealed a season-long loan deal from Rubin Kazan yesterday and will be joined by Stefan Scepovic after the Hoops agreed personal terms with the Serbian striker.
World Cup 2014 Ghana profile: Former Chelsea favourite Michael Essien returns to (06/2014): They were denied a fairy tale moment in 2010, but Ghana are hoping to bounce back with a bang
Michael Essien and Kevin-Prince Boateng joined by former non-League frontman Dav (05/2014): Ghana have named former non-League frontman David Accam in their preliminary 26-man World Cup squad.
Michael Essien 'could leave Chelsea this winter' says agent (04/2014): • 31-year-old has been linked with return to France • Midfielder has only played three league games this term Michael Essien could leave Chelsea in the transfer window, according to his agent. The Ghana midfielder spent last season on loan with José Mourinho at Real Madrid, but has managed just thre
World Cup 2014: Great servant Michael Essien ready for the Ghana swansong he so (03/2014): World Cup Nation, Ghana: Milan midfielder may not be the presence he once was, but he deserves to bow out of international duty on a high
AC Milan director dismisses reports Michael Essien initially failed medical (01/2014): AC Milan’s vice president has refuted claims that new signing Michael Essien failed his medical before completing his move from Chelsea to the Italian giants.
Michael Essien could leave Chelsea in January transfer window (12/2013): Michael Essien could leave Chelsea in January but would only be interested in a club of similar stature.
Michael Essien - Always considered Never Picked (10/2013): The Ghanaian has been named in six games out of the first seven Premier League matches but is yet to feature a minute on the pitch.
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien ends international exile and is named in Ghana (08/2013): Michael Essien is poised to make a first international appearance in more than two years after being named as a surprise inclusion in Ghana's squad for a key World Cup qualifier against Zambia next month.
Jose Mourinho: Michael Essien is a great man. He is loyal to me and he is loyal (07/2013): Jeremy Wilson: Michael Essien is deadly serious when he outlines gratitude for manager who believed in him at lowest ebb.