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 (42 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Nigeria | 1 | 8.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
| Totals | 1 | 206,139,589 | 88,094 | $448,000 | 191$ |
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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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