Proper noun
Essien (plural Essiens)
A surname from Ibibio.
Former Bayern Munich defender Samuel Osei Kuffour, ex-Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien, erstwhile Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan and former Marseille and Swansea attacker Andre Ayew have all come close in recent times. Source: Internet
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho had trust in Mikel then and would always count on him and Michael Essien in the defensive midfield position. Source: Internet
Former Chelsea star Michael Essien has revealed that Jose Mourinho discouraged him from a move to London rivals Arsenal. Source: Internet
"Furthermore, the status report of the Akwa Ibom State University was presented by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Nse Essien. Source: Internet
A section of the Ghanaian football-loving fans believes Thomas Partey is a better player than Michael Essien at his prime. Source: Internet
Ecobank Group CEO Albert Essien gave the keynote address in Munich on 25th Feburary at the 4th Conference on Managing Risk in Africa. Source: Internet