Michael Essien was born on December 8, 1982 in Accra, Ghana. He is a famous football player.
Biography and Career :
His birth name is Michael Kojo Essien. Essien is the most expensive African football player.
He started his career as a football player with the club Liberty Professionals in 1999.
Why is he famous?
Essien is famous because he's playing for the Chelsea football club. Image source : George Chin/WireImage