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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 questions

Each question is worth points like on the Hajma board: 200 easy, 400 medium, 600 hard. Lock in your answer, then reveal it.

  1. 200 pointsQuestion 1

    Which country does Essien represent?

    • ABrazil
    • BGermany
    • CItaly
    • DGhana
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    Ghana

  2. 200 pointsQuestion 2

    What position did Essien play?

    • AMidfielder
    • BStriker
    • CCenter-back
    • DGoalkeeper
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    Midfielder

  3. 400 pointsQuestion 3

    What was the first club of Essien’s pro career?

    • APanathinaikos
    • BBastia
    • CLyon
    • DChelsea
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    Bastia

  4. 400 pointsQuestion 4

    What year was Essien born?

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    1982

    Born December 3, 1982.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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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200 pointsWho Is the Player · Career

A player’s career — who is he?

Bastia2000–2003
Lyon2003–2005
Chelsea2005–2012
Real Madrid2012–2013
Chelsea2013–2014
Milan2014–2015
Panathinaikos2015–2016
Answer
Michael EssienMichael Essien

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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

  1. Bastia
    Bastia
    2000–2003
  2. Lyon
    Lyon
    2003–2005
  3. Chelsea
    Chelsea
    2005–2012
  4. Real Madrid
    Real Madrid
    2012–2013
  5. Chelsea
    Chelsea
    2013–2014
  6. Milan
    Milan
    2014–2015
  7. Panathinaikos
    Panathinaikos
    2015–2016
  8. Persib Bandung
    Persib Bandung
    2017

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