Happy birthday! Michael Essien turns 41 today

The iconic and legendary footballer turns 41 on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023.

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Michael Essien is celebrating his 41st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed footballers of his generation.

Popular footballer Michael Essien has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 41st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Essien, a cultural icon

Born Michael Kojo Essien in Accra on December 3, 1982, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Ghanaian history. Essien's not just a great footballer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Michael hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Michael Essien as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 41.

Happy Birthday, Michael, you're the best!

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