Former Black Stars midfielder, Michael Essien has been receiving warm messages from his former clubs as well as fans from all over the world as he turns 39 today, December 3, 2021.
The former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan player has been honoured by the clubs which he played for and those who love football.
In videos and messages shared on social media, several football fans have sent positive messages, while others have shared some of his best goals.
“Happy birthday, Michael Essien,” Chelsea wrote on Twitter.
Happy birthday, @MichaelEssien! 🥳 pic.twitter.com/3bqwqDxHpl
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) December 3, 2021
UEFA Champions League took to their official Twitter handle and shared a video of his goal against Barcelona and wrote; “Happy birthday, Michael Essien!”
🥳 Happy birthday, Michael Essien!
🇬🇭 @MichaelEssien 😎#HBD | #UCL pic.twitter.com/3psYlTQPh9
— UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) December 3, 2021
“Still can’t believe the accuracy of this strike over 30yrds,the power, technique bend, and that it was all calculated and executed in a flash. Happy Birthday to the Bison,” Ghanaian sports journalist, George Addo Jnr wrote.
Still can't believe the accuracy of this strike over 30yrds,the power,technique bend,and that it was all calculated and executed in a flash.
Happy Birthday to the 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭Bison @MichaelEssienpic.twitter.com/lGmWpylQiD
— George Addo Jnr (@addojunr) December 3, 2021
A staunch Chelsea fan, Frank Khalid wrote; “Wanted to wish the Bison, Michael Essien, a very happy birthday today”
Wanted to wish the Bison @MichaelEssien a very happy birthday today. pic.twitter.com/rDY0UhaNa5
— Frank Khalid OBE (@FrankKhalidUK) December 3, 2021
“Happy Birthday to Black Stars and Chelsea Legend Michael Essien,” Ghanaian sports journalist, Owuraku Ampofo also added.
FA Cup 🏆🏆🏆🏆
Premier League 🏆🏆
French Super Cup 🏆🏆
Ligue 1 🏆🏆
League Cup 🏆
Community Shield 🏆
Champions League 🏆Happy Birthday to Black Stars and Chelsea Legend Michael Essien 🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/yyOZ1FeLwr
— Owuraku Ampofo (@_owurakuampofo) December 3, 2021
“Happy birthday to my favorite Chelsea player of all time, the Bison, Michael Essien! Have a good one senior man,” Citi FM’s head of sports, Fentuo Tahiru wrote.
Happy birthday to my favorite @ChelseaFC player of all time, the Bison @MichaelEssien! Have a good one senior man 💪🏿 pic.twitter.com/Ya2y13NAgK
— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) December 3, 2021
La Liga wrote, “A Ghanaian warrior who played with a smile on his face..”
A Ghanaian warrior who played with a smile on his face… 😄🇬🇭
🎉 #HBD, @MichaelEssien! 🎉@realmadriden | #LaLigaHistory pic.twitter.com/g7JrTDSKt4
— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) December 3, 2021
Source: Kingaziz.com