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Michael
Essien
Personal Details
Nationality
Ghana
Ghana
Date of Birth
03/12/1982
Height
183cm
Position
Midfielder
Premier League Record
Honours & Awards
Premier League Champion
2
2005/06
2009/10
Overview
Stats
Appearances
168
Goals
17
Wins
113
Losses
22
Attack
Goals
17
Goals per match
0.1
Headed goals
5
Goals with right foot
9
Goals with left foot
1
Penalties scored
0
Freekicks scored
0
Shots
250
Shots on target
66
Shooting accuracy %
26%
Hit woodwork
4
Big chances missed
4
Team Play
Assists
10
Passes
7,681
Passes per match
45.72
Big Chances Created
5
Crosses
108
Cross accuracy %
14%
Through balls
55
Accurate long balls
527
Discipline
Yellow cards
27
Red cards
2
Fouls
130
Offsides
4
Defence
Tackles
257
Tackle success %
78%
Blocked shots
70
Interceptions
196
Clearances
318
Headed Clearance
66
Recoveries
700
Duels won
765
Duels lost
594
Successful 50/50s
147
Aerial battles won
142
Aerial battles lost
97
Errors leading to goal
2