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Michael Essien

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Michael Essien
Player details
Name Michael Essien
Age 26
Club Chelsea
Position Midfielder
Squad No 5
Born Accra,Ghana
Height 1.78m
Player rating 6.8 (what is this?)
Michael Essien transfer history
From To Date Fee
Lyon Chelsea 19 Aug 2005 £ 24,500,000
Bastia Lyon 2 Jul 2003 Undisclosed
Michael Essien 2008/2009 Season Stats
Competition Team Apps G YC RC
The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Chelsea 1 (0) 0 0 0

Michael Essien NEWS

23rd June 2009

Essien would consider exit

Michael Essien's agent claims the Chelsea midfielder would be willing to consider a summer switch.

5th May 2009

Essien - Advantage Blues

Michael Essien has told skysports.com he feels Chelsea hold the upper hand in their Champions League clash with Barcelona.

29th April 2009

Essien looks to attack Barca

Michael Essien has told skysports.com that Chelsea will be more adventurous in the second leg against Barcelona.

18th April 2009

Essien backing for Cech

Michael Essien is confident Chelsea team-mate Petr Cech has put his recent dip in form behind him.

13th April 2009

Essien - All about the team

Michael Essien insists he is willing to do any job asked of him by Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink.

18th March 2009

Hiddink - Versatility is key

Chelsea interim coach Guus Hiddink believes the squad's adaptability could hold the key to success on three fronts this season.