| Full Name | Michael Essien |
| Net Worth | $35 Million |
| Salary | $4 Million |
| Date Of Birth | December 3, 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Accra, Ghana |
| Height | 1.77 |
| Weight | 85 kg |
| Profession | Footballer who currently plays for Indonesian club Persib Bandung, Ghana National team (since 2002) |
| Education | Gomoa Nyanyano DC Primary, JSS, St. Augustine’s College in Cape Coast |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Spouse | Akosua Puni Essien |
| Children | Michelle Essien, Michael Essien jr. |
| Parents | Aba Gyandoh, James Essien |
| Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/MichaelEssienFoundation |
| Twitter | https://twitter.com/michaelessien |
| Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/iam_ess/ |
| IMDB | http://imdb.com/name/nm2928865 |
| Awards | Ghana Player of the year (2008), BBC African Footballer of the Year (2006), 2005 Player of the Year (France’s National Union of Professional Footballers), Ligue 1 Player of the Year (2004-2005), 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship (bronze medal, New Zealand), Chelsea Player of the Year (2007), 2008 Af… |
| Nominations | FIFA U-17 World Championship (1999, New Zealand), 2005 FIFA World Player of the Year Award, League Cup (1): 2006–2007, FA Community Shield (1): 2009, UEFA Champions League (1): 2011–2012 |
| TV Shows | 2012 UEFA Champions League Final, 2014 FIFA World Cup (TV Series), 2008 Africa Cup of Nations (TV Mini-Series) |
