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    Michael Essien

    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. 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. Essien was a physically strong midfielder, who often played in a central midfield role.[4] He was often touted as a box-to-box midfielder for his ability to exert energy in supporting both offensive and defensive play, and for his powerful and tough tackling playing style, which has earned him the nickname "The Bison".

    Early career

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    Essien began his career with Liberty Professionals FC, a traditional club in Ghana. He played in the New Zealand Under-17 World Championship in 1999 and caught the attention of several European scouts.

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    Transfer history as a player

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    Michael Essien

    Ghanaian association football player (born 1982)

    Michael Kojo Essien (born 3 December 1982) is a Ghanaian football coach and former player who is currently an assistant coach at Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland. During his prime he was regarded as one of the best midfielders in the world.

    A midfielder, 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. The same year, Essien signed with Premier League side Chelsea for a £24.4 million transfer fee. The fee made him the most expensive African footballer at that time.[4] 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 Champion

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    • SeasonDateLeftJoinedMVFee 
    20/21Sep 9, 2020FK Sabail Retired €200k-
    18/19Mar 16, 2019Without ClubFK Sabail€500k-
    17/18Mar 20, 2018PERSIBWithout Club€500k-
    16/17Mar 14, 2017Without ClubPERSIB€800k-
    16/17Sep 20, 2016PanathinaikosWithout Club€800k-
    15/16Jul 1, 2015AC MilanPanathinaikos€600kfree transfer
    13/14Jan 25, 2014ChelseaAC Milan€7.50m€500k
    12/13Jun 30, 2013Real MadridChelsea€10.00mEnd of loan
    12/13Aug 31, 2012ChelseaReal Madrid€24.00mloan transfer
    05/06Aug 19, 2005Olympique LyonChelsea€23.00m€38.00m