Black Stars technical advisor Chris Hughton has named Michael Essien as the greatest Ghanaian footballer.
The 63-year-old has been in England for over two decades and believes Essien has been “influential” than any other footballer in the country.
Speaking to TV3, Hughton said, “My all-time greatest Ghanaian footballer would be Michael Essien. One because he was in London so I saw a lot from him when he played.”
“I had the pleasure to meet him on a few occasions and to speak with him but he was a very influential player in I think what was the turn around in what we are seeing now at Chelsea.” The former Spurs Boss said.
Essien enjoyed a trophy-laden career which lasted over 16 years following his breakout year at Lyon, where he won two Ligue 1 titles.
He became one of the most expensive Chelsea’s record signing when the club payed £24.4 million price tag in 2005.
The 39-year-old player also featured for Real Madrid before joining AC Milan in Italy and is currently the assistant manager at Nordsjaelland.
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