Michael Essien
Michael Essien is a retired Ghanaian professional footballer known for his dynamic midfield presence and tenacity on the pitch. Born on December 3, 1982, in Accra, Ghana, he began his career with Liberty Professionals before moving to Europe, where he gained prominence playing for clubs like Lyon in France and Chelsea in the English Premier League. At Chelsea, Essien became a fan favorite, contributing to the team's successes, including two Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League in 2012. He was also a key player for the Ghana national team, participating in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and World Cups. Essien's versatility, strength, and technical skills made him one of the standout African players of his generation.
Born on Dec 03, 1982 (43 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Egypt | 1 | 9.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 102,334,404 | 96,724 | $303,000 | 286$ |
| Totals | 1 | 102,334,404 | 96,724 | $303,000 | 286$ |
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Egypt:
Michael Essien was a key player for Chelsea during their golden era, winning the African Player of the Year award in 2006.
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Croatia:
Michael Essien's statue was described as perhaps the worst piece of art on the list, making Cristiano Ronaldo's statue look like a masterpiece.
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Gabon:
Michael Essien is among the six African football stars calling for action against polio.
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Nigeria:
Michael Essien is one of the players that made Israel Olawale a Chelsea fan.
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United Arab Emirates:
Michael Essien, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, also defended the Portuguese coach.
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Israel:
Michael Essien is a former Chelsea midfielder whose wife purchased the Como football club.
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Dominican Republic:
Michael Essien also defended Mourinho, sharing a photo with Drogba and Mourinho on social media.
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Argentina:
Michael Essien also defended Mourinho, sharing a photo with Drogba and Mourinho.
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