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Michael Essien Quiz
Test what you know about Michael Essien with 7 questions from Hajma: his nationality, his first pro club, his transfers, and how many clubs he has played for. Reveal each answer, add up your points, then challenge your friends to a two-team match.
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7 questionsEach question is worth points like on the Hajma board: 200 easy, 400 medium, 600 hard. Lock in your answer, then reveal it.
- 200 pointsQuestion 1
Which country does Essien represent?
- ABrazil
- BGermany
- CItaly
- DGhana
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Ghana
- 200 pointsQuestion 2
What position did Essien play?
- AMidfielder
- BStriker
- CCenter-back
- DGoalkeeper
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Midfielder
- 400 pointsQuestion 3
What was the first club of Essien’s pro career?
- APanathinaikos
- BBastia
- CLyon
- DChelsea
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Bastia
- 400 pointsQuestion 4
What year was Essien born?
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1982
Born December 3, 1982.
- 600 pointsQuestion 5
Which club did Essien join after Panathinaikos?
- APersib Bandung
- BNewcastle United
- CLyon
- DBayern Munich
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Persib Bandung
He made the move in 2017.
- 600 pointsQuestion 6
Which club did Essien join after Milan?
- AAEK Athens
- BBastia
- CLyon
- DPanathinaikos
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Panathinaikos
He made the move in 2015.
- 600 pointsQuestion 7
How many clubs has Essien played for?
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7
Bastia, Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Milan, Panathinaikos, and Persib Bandung
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Questions on Essien and thousands of players and clubs, in one match: each team picks its categories, the ref reads from a TV or phone, and the most points wins.
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- 36questions, 200 to 600 points
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Essien: quick facts
Michael Essien is a soccer player from Ghana who played as a midfielder and has since retired. Born December 3, 1982.
How old is Essien?
Michael Essien is 43 years old. He was born on December 3, 1982.
What clubs has Essien played for?
Michael Essien has played for 7 clubs: Bastia, Lyon, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Milan, Panathinaikos, and Persib Bandung.
What position did Essien play?
Michael Essien played as a midfielder.
What nationality is Essien?
Michael Essien is from Ghana.
How tall is Essien?
Michael Essien is 178 cm tall.
Player profile
- Name
- Michael Essien
- Known as
- Essien
- Date of birth
- December 3, 1982 (age 43)
- Nationality
- Ghana
- Position
- Midfielder
- Current club
- Retired
- Height
- 178 cm
Career
Bastia2000–2003
2003–2005
2005–2012
2012–2013
2013–2014
2014–2015
2015–2016
2017