| Full Name: | Michaël Essien |
| Country: | Ghana |
| League: | Hellas Liga |
| Club: | Panathinaikos FC |
| Height: | 177cm 5'10" |
| Weight: | 85 |
| Age: | 32 |
| Foot: | Right |
| Position: | Centre Defensive Midfielder (CDM) |
| Attacking Work Rate: | Medium |
| Defensive Work Rate: | High |
| Skill Moves: | 3 |
| Weak Foot: | 4 |
| Traits | Injury Prone Shooting - Long Shot Taker |
| Specialities |
| ST | 66 |
| CF | 66 |
| LW/RW | 65 |
| CAM | 67 |
| LM/RM | 66 |
| CM | 71 |
| CDM | 72 |
| LWB/RWB | 69 |
| LB/RB | 68 |
| CB | 72 |
| GK | 9 |
PACE | 55 |
| Sprint Speed: | 55 |
| Acceleration: | 55 |
SHOOTING | 66 |
| Finishing: | 54 |
| Long Shots: | 76 |
| Shot Power: | 82 |
| Positioning: | 64 |
| Penalties: | 69 |
| Volleys: | 70 |
PASSING | 71 |
| Short Passing: | 76 |
| Vision: | 68 |
| Crossing: | 66 |
| Long Passing: | 74 |
| Curve: | 67 |
| FK Accuracy: | 57 |
DRIBBLING | 68 |
| Dribbling: | 68 |
| Ball Control: | 74 |
| Agility: | 55 |
| Balance: | 73 |
DEFENSE | 70 |
| Marking: | 64 |
| Standing Tackle: | 74 |
| Interceptions: | 77 |
| Heading: | 64 |
| Sliding Tackle: | 72 |
PHYSICAL | 77 |
| Strength: | 80 |
| Stamina: | 68 |
| Aggression: | 78 |
| Jumping: | 79 |
| Reactions: | 58 |