What was Michael Essien worth?Value by season, 2009–2018
Michael Essien (CDM / CM, Ghana) is on file for 6 seasons, from 2009–10 at Chelsea FC to 2014–15 at AC Milan. His value peaked at £32.6M in 2010–11 — £110.8M in today’s transfer money.
Fees in today's money (transfer inflation). Wages over a three-season deal. Extras are entirely fictional — we checked.
Season by season
| Season | Club | Age | Value then | Fee today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10 | Chelsea FC | 27 | £31.2M | £112.3M |
| 2010-11 | Chelsea FC | 28 | £32.6M | £110.8M |
| 2011-12 | Chelsea FC | 29 | £29.5M | £94.4M |
| 2012-13 | Real Madrid | 30 | £19.5M | £58.5M |
| 2013-14 | AC Milan | 31 | £8.5M | £23.0M |
| 2014-15 | AC Milan | 32 | £2.0M | £4.8M |
Value then: market value at the time (nominal £). Fee today: adjusted for transfer-market inflation.
Sign eleven players from 2009–2018 at what they cost then — in today's money — and take on the nine Premier League champions of those seasons.
Teammates in 2010–11
The most valuable players alongside him at Chelsea FC in 2010-11.
| Player | Pos | Age | Value then | Fee today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John TerryCB · 30 | CB | 30 | £30.0M | £102.0M |
| Frank LampardCM · 32 | CM | 32 | £25.7M | £87.4M |
| Didier DrogbaST · 32 | ST | 32 | £25.7M | £87.4M |
| Ashley ColeLB · 30 | LB | 30 | £23.2M | £78.9M |
| Petr ČechGK · 28 | GK | 28 | £22.3M | £75.8M |
| Nicolas AnelkaST · 31 | ST | 31 | £18.9M | £64.3M |
| Florent MaloudaLW · 30 | LW | 30 | £17.2M | £58.5M |
| BosingwaRB · 28 | RB | 28 | £17.2M | £58.5M |
Questions on file
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2009-10?
In 2009–10, Michael Essien was valued at £31.2m at Chelsea FC, aged 27. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £112.3m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2010-11?
In 2010–11, Michael Essien was valued at £32.6m at Chelsea FC, aged 28. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £110.8m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2011-12?
In 2011–12, Michael Essien was valued at £29.5m at Chelsea FC, aged 29. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £94.4m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2012-13?
In 2012–13, Michael Essien was valued at £19.5m at Real Madrid, aged 30. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £58.5m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2013-14?
In 2013–14, Michael Essien was valued at £8.5m at AC Milan, aged 31. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £23m fee in today's money.
Q.How much was Michael Essien worth in 2014-15?
In 2014–15, Michael Essien was valued at £2m at AC Milan, aged 32. Adjusted for transfer-market inflation, that's a £4.8m fee in today's money.
Q.When was Michael Essien worth the most?
Between 2009-10 and 2017-18, Michael Essien's highest value was £32.6m in 2010–11, at Chelsea FC.
Q.What is Michael Essien's rating in 9-0-0?
On file, but redacted. Every player plays at his peak rating, and it's only disclosed at full time — sign him and find out.