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The Career Path of Michael Essien

Which footballer followed this career path?

The career path

  1. SC Bastia2000 — 2003🇫🇷 France
  2. Olympique Lyon2003 — 2005🇫🇷 France
  3. Chelsea2005 — 2014🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
  4. Real Madrid2012 — 2013🇪🇸 Spain
  5. AC Milan2014 — 2015🇮🇹 Italy
  6. Panathinaikos2015 — 2016🇬🇷 Greece
  7. Persib Bandung2017 — 2018🇮🇩 Indonesia
  8. Sabail FK2019 — 2020🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

The answer

This career path belongs to Michael Essien.

Position
Midfielder
Nationality
🇬🇭 Ghanaian
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Hints

  1. Hint 1Won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea in 2012.
  2. Hint 2Known by his nickname 'The Bison' for his physical and powerful playing style.
  3. Hint 3He was the most expensive African signing in history when Chelsea bought him from Lyon.
  4. Hint 4Represented Ghana in two FIFA World Cups.

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Did you know?

  • He was once the most expensive African footballer in history when Chelsea signed him from Lyon in 2005.
  • Known for his great versatility, he could play in various midfield positions and even in defense.
  • He began his career at the Liberty Professionals youth academy in Ghana before moving to France as a teenager.

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This question appeared in the daily riddle of July 21, 2026.

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