Michael Essien®

@Footballtweet Was an absolute honour to have this elite Ghanaian gem 💎 play here at Real Madrid 🙌🏽 @MichaelEssien ❤️‍🔥🇬🇭🇬🇭

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The Bison 🦬 was HIM @MichaelEssien

Every great victory starts with a strong start, on and off the football field. @MichaelEssien reminds us that reading, maths & social-emotional skills are critical for future learning and prosperity. African leaders must invest in foundational skills. #AFCON

Champions rise when challenges are hardest. Africa can rise and finish the fight against polio. #KickOutPolio #AFCON2025

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Did you hear that? ⚡️ A sound like that breaks the action and announces what’s next. Wild how athletes from different places, different games, different journeys can feel the same energy at the same time. Whatever it is has a way of pulling us together. 🌍 🔥 Keep your eyes open. Don’t blink. It’s coming. #Sporty

Happy New Year #2026🥂🎉🎊♥️

Merry Christmas to you all 🎄🎅♥️

I signed an open letter to African leaders with other footballers because Africa deserves a future where every child is safe from polio. This is our moment. Let's #KickOutPolio #AFCON2025 @sebastien.haller @keitanabydeco @ondoa1 @rodolfo_bodipo @brunoecuelemanga @GPEI

Thanks alot for the Birthday wishes. One Love Still ❤️

Michael Essien was a different breed altogether 🔥: ▪️ José Mourinho 🗣️ "If I could have 11 Essiens, I’d win everything. He was incredible — the ultimate professional." ▪️ Didier Drogba 🗣️ "There was no other midfielder like Michael. His power, his energy, his heart — unbelievable." ▪️ John Terry 🗣️ "If I could take one player into a battle, it was Essien. He never gave up. A warrior." ▪️ Petr Čech 🗣️ "He could play right-back, centre-back, midfield, anywhere. And he’d be world-class in every role." ▪️ Cesc Fàbregas 🗣️ "He covered every blade of grass. You felt like you were playing against two players, not one." ▪️ Steven Gerrard 🗣️ "Essien was a nightmare to play against. Strong, quick, intelligent — a complete midfielder." ▪️ Gary Neville 🗣️ "One of the strongest players I’ve ever faced. He made Chelsea’s midfield almost unbeatable."

It’s Africa’s biggest match. Join us and #KickOutPolio from Africa and the world. #AFCON2025 @EndPolioNow

Excited to welcome the newest members of Team End Polio. They’ve joined the fight to protect every child until polio is gone for good. We’re proud to have their support—now we need yours. Follow the Team: teamendpolio.org #EndPolio  One Team. One Dream. A Polio-Free World.  @SyedaMonakhan @captainmisbahpk

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Morning training session ⚽️♥️ @FCNordsjaelland

On this day 22 years ago Michael Essien joined Lyon. The rest is history! 🇬🇭✨

Michael Essien. Built different. 🇬🇭🌟

This #WorldFootballDay, I’m proud to be part of Team #EndPolio. Just like football, ending polio takes teamwork, dedication, and never giving up. Together, we can kick polio out of the world for good. bit.ly/3ZkPhVm #HumanlyPossible