| First Name | Michael |
| Middle Name | Kojo |
| Last Name | Essien |
| Full Name at Birth | Michael Kojo Essien |
| Other Names | Mickaël Essien |
| Age | 29 |
| Date of Birth | December 3, 1982 |
| Birthplace | Accra |
| Height | 5' 9½" (177 cm) |
| Build | Athletic |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Star Sign | Sagittarius |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Occupation Category | Soccer |
| Claim to Fame | Chelsea FC |
Michael Kojo Essien (also known as Mickaël Essien; born 3 December 1982) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays for Chelsea and the Ghana national team. He is a midfielder who has often been touted as a box-to-box midfielder for his ability to exert boundless energy in supporting offensive and defensive play. Essien can also play in the defending position as a right back or centre back.