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Strengths
- Disciplined
- Midfield engine
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Key traits
- Right-footed specialist
- Ghana international
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Michael Essien profile
- Position
- Midfielder
- Nationality
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Ghana
- Date of birth
- 03 Dec 1982 (43 years)
- Height
- 178 cm
- Weight
- 84 kg
- Preferred foot
- Right
- Short name
- M. Essien
Michael Essien recent team matches
| Fixture | League | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
Ghana vs Gambia
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 29 Sep 2026 | 2 – 4 |
Cote d'Ivoire vs Ghana
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 24 Sep 2026 | 2 – 0 |
Colombia vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 04 Jul 2026 | 1 – 0 |
Croatia vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 27 Jun 2026 | 2 – 1 |
England vs Ghana
|
FIFA World Cup | 23 Jun 2026 | 0 – 0 |
|
Ghana vs Somalia
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 12 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
Somalia vs Ghana
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 16 Nov 2026 | Upcoming |
|
Ghana vs Cote d'Ivoire
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 24 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
Gambia vs Ghana
|
CAF Africa Cup of Nations | 28 Mar 2027 | Upcoming |
Michael Essien transfer history (12 moves)
Ghana national team
About Michael Essien
Michael Essien is a 43-year-old Ghana professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Born on 03 December 1982 in Ghana, Michael Essien has been eligible for senior professional football since 1999. Michael Essien stands 178 cm tall and weighs 84 kg, and is right-footed.
As more Ghana national team fixtures are played, Michael Essien's career stats, recent goals, and attribute radar will update automatically on this page.
Next up: Ghana vs Somalia in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations on Thursday 12 November 2026 at 15:00 UTC. Most recent fixture: Ghana 2-4 Gambia in the CAF Africa Cup of Nations.
Bookmark this Michael Essien hub on SportScore for live match updates, fresh goal totals, attribute radar changes, and every upcoming fixture — everything updates automatically as new data lands in our live feed.
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Frequently asked questions about Michael Essien
What team does Michael Essien play for?
Michael Essien's current club is not on record in our data yet. Check back as we ingest new lineups from upcoming matches.
What position does Michael Essien play?
Michael Essien plays as a midfielder.
How old is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien was born on 03 December 1982, making them 43 years old.
What nationality is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien represents Ghana.
How tall is Michael Essien?
Michael Essien stands 178 cm tall and weighs 84 kg.
Is Michael Essien left-footed or right-footed?
Michael Essien's preferred foot is right.
Does Michael Essien play for the national team?
Michael Essien is eligible for Ghana. Their next match is Ghana vs Somalia on Thursday 12 November 2026 UTC.
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