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Michael Essien
In short
Michael Essien is a midfielder who represented Ghana, born in 1982. Clubs in his career: SC Bastia, Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan, Panathinaikos, Persib Bandung, Səbail FK.
Club career
| Club | Years |
|---|---|
| SC Bastia | 2000–2003 |
| Lyon | 2003–2005 |
| Chelsea | 2005–2014 |
| Real Madrid | 2012–2013 |
| AC Milan | 2014–2015 |
| Panathinaikos | 2015–2016 |
| Persib Bandung | 2017–2018 |
| Səbail FK | 2019–2020 |
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