The African greats who were playing when I was growing up inspired me – players like George Weah, Abedi Pele, Tony Yeboah, Kalusha Bwalya, and all the others who made Africa proud. Michael Essien Read Quote
Highs have to be all the trophies I won with Chelsea over the 8-9 years I was with them there. We had a good group, and we were winners from the goal keeper right throughout the team. These are the highs you never forget as a player. Michael Essien Read Quote
I had always said I will like to play for Milan at some stage in my career, so when the opportunity came up, I grabbed it with both hands. Michael Essien Read Quote
My children have to know where they come from and the way of life in Africa. Michael Essien Read Quote
I’m not a difficult person. I just want to enjoy my football until I hang up my boots. Michael Essien Read Quote
As a young boy, all we used to watch was the Premier League at that time. I know the FA cup is quite important. It’s as important as the Premier League in England. And I had a chance to win it over our biggest rival, and it was also in the new Wembley. It was a great moment. Michael Essien Read Quote
Indonesia was good – and crazy, too! It was a great experience to play there. I enjoyed the football. It wasn’t easy. It’s very hot. Michael Essien Read Quote
