Topic > Michael Kojo Essien - 1508

Michael Kojo Essien Net Worth: Michael Essien is a Ghanaian midfielder who currently plays for AC Milan and has a net worth of xyz. He was born in Accra on 3 December 1982 in Accra, to Aba Gyandoh and James Essien. He graduated from St Augustine College and began his football career at Liberty Professionals FC, a local club in Ghana. However his successful career began in 1999 when he played for Ghana at the African Under-17 Championships and the Under-17 World Cup in New Zealand in the same year. European football observers noted the skills of the 1.77m central defender and a French club, Bastia, signed him, where he scored six goals that season. Michael Essien then moved to Lyon where he shone the brightest and helped the team win the 3rd and 4th series of their series. titles in Ligue 1. The French National Union of Professional Footballers (UNFP) voted him the 2005 Player of the Year. As a 22-year-old in 2005 he signed for Chelsea FC for the second most expensive transfer contract for the club at £26 million for five years. In August 2012 he signed a loan contract with Real Madrid and scored two goals. Earlier this year, in January 2014, he moved to Milan, an Italian Serie A club. The fearsome tackler shows great versatility on the pitch by playing both defense and midfield. This earned him the nickname “Bison”. He made his debut for senior club, Black Stars in 2002, playing in the African Cup of Nations. Nicholas Dougherty Net Worth: Nick Dougherty is an English professional golfer with a net worth of xyz. Born on 24 May 1982 in Bottle, Liverpool, he attended Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School. In his amateur career, he won numerous tournaments such as the 3 Faldo Junior Series events and the 1999 World Boys......middle of paper... ...S. he went on to star in the comedy "The Three Opera", playing JJ Peachman and in 1982 starred in John Houseman's revival of "The Cradle Will Rock" as Mr.Mister. His fame made him a guest star in numerous television series such as "Wiseguy" in 1987, "Jake and the "Fatman" in 1987, "The Equalizer" in 1985, "Miami Vice" in 1984 and "Spencer: For Hire" in 1985. He also had starring roles in “The Time of your Life” in 1976 and a musical in 1999 called “Cradle Will Rock,” both of which were PBS productions in 1998. He provided his voice for one of the main characters. His passion and love for theater has seen him work for the West Virginia Theater. He recently appeared in “Finian's Rainbow” at the St. James Theater. Some of the actors he has worked with are Leo Burmester , who attended the same class and college productions.