Michael Essien
Michael Essien plays as a Midfielder from GHA and has turned out for 4 clubs across 4 leagues. In PlayFutbol, Michael is a familiar trivia answer (★★☆☆☆), eligible in 10/12 games.
Which grid cells does Michael solve?
In PlayFutbol's database, Michael is a valid answer for 4 club × GHA cells. The fewer players who share a cell, the rarer the answer.
★ Rarest cell: SC Bastia × GHA — solved by no one else in our database.
Players who played for both clubs — the “who connects X and Y?” grid intent.
- Only Michael×SC Bastia × Olympique Lyonnais
- Only Michael×SC Bastia × Real Madrid
- Only Michael×SC Bastia × Chelsea FC
- 2 others×Olympique Lyonnais × Real Madrid
- 2 others×Olympique Lyonnais × Chelsea FC
- 10 others×Real Madrid × Chelsea FC
Michael's career, one clue at a time
Tap a club to reveal it from the clue trail — the same way Career Path plays.
3 clubs still hidden — can you name Michael's path?
How rare an answer is Michael?
On PlayFutbol's 1–5 rarity model, Michael scores 2/5 — Familiar. Michael is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.
Michael's honours
Reconstructed from Michael's verified club spells and the recorded winner of each season — it shows the honours won by the clubs they were at, not a medal count, so a season spent injured or on the bench still counts.
Senior career totals
Michael Essien in PlayFutbol Games
Michael is eligible as an answer in 10 of the 12 games we track answer eligibility for. Here's the full breakdown:
| Game | Status | Why | Play |
|---|---|---|---|
| Futbol Grid | Eligible | Eligible in Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1 grids | Play → |
| Futbol 11 | Eligible | Fills a Midfielder slot when their nationality is drawn | Play → |
| Futbol Wordle | Eligible | All six attributes available (nationality, league, position, age, jersey #, club) | Play → |
| Futbol Connections | Eligible | Pooled into nationality, era, and career-trait groups | Play → |
| Futbol Tic-Tac-Toe | Eligible | Valid pick for cells in PL / LL / L1 | Play → |
| Futbol Top Five | Eligible | Candidate across our 47 ranking categories | Play → |
| Football Timeline | Eligible | Part of the 365-career chronological pool | Play → |
| Who Am I? | Eligible | 4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth | Play → |
| Guess the Badge | N/A | Badge game is club-based, not player-based | — |
| Career Path | Eligible | Chain length 4 meets the 4-club minimum | Play → |
| Futbol Bingo | Eligible | Matches several of the 100 bingo tasks | Play → |
| Missing XI | N/A | Not currently in our 15 curated classic match lineups | — |
Players Like Michael Essien
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clubs has Michael Essien played for?
Michael Essien has plays for 4 clubs across 4 leagues: SC Bastia, Olympique Lyonnais, Real Madrid, Chelsea FC.
Is Michael Essien in Futbol Wordle?
Yes — Michael is in the Futbol Wordle eligible pool, with all six attributes available.
What is Michael's PlayFutbol rarity score?
2/5 — Familiar. Michael is a familiar top-tier name most regular fans will spot quickly.
Which teammates of Michael are also in our database?
Notable teammates include Claude Makélélé (shared club: Real Madrid); Mateo Kovačić (shared club: Real Madrid); Nemanja Matić (shared club: Olympique Lyonnais).
Has Michael Essien ever appeared in Who Am I?
Yes — Michael is in the Who Am I? eligible pool. 4 career clubs provide enough 6-clue depth.
Does Michael qualify for Career Path?
Yes — Michael's chain of 4 clubs meets the 4-club minimum. Play Career Path →
Where can I play a game featuring Michael right now?
Try Futbol Grid, Futbol 11, Futbol Wordle — each rotates eligible players like Michael into the daily pool.
What position does Michael Essien play?
Michael Essien plays as a Midfielder for Chelsea FC.
About this profile
Career data (clubs, appearances, goals) sourced from Transfermarkt and club official pages; cross-checked against Wikipedia. Trivia eligibility and rarity scores are computed directly from PlayFutbol's own puzzle generators.
Age is calculated from this player’s date of birth. League appearances and goals, per Wikidata. Cup and continental matches are not included.
Author: PlayFutbol Data Team · Questions or corrections? support@playfutbol.app