Transfer to Chelsea
Chelsea completes the signing of Michael Essien from Lyon. Chelsea acquired Lyon's dynamic midfielder in a major summer transaction.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Michael Essien Biography and Timeline
Follow Michael Essien through 2 dated historical records for Ghana.
Michael Essien, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
2Distinct records
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2005–2010Years on this page
2005
2010
Premier League Championship
Michael Essien wins the 2009/10 Premier League championship with Chelsea and adds athleticism and tactical versatility before injuries curtail part of his season.
Records, sources and methodology
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