Kweku Essien
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Midfielder
Kweku Essien: profile
Kweku Essien (born 12 December 1984 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Essien's senior club career began in 2003 at Asante Kotoko F.C.. He played for 7 clubs in 3 countries since 2003. His most appearances came at Accra Hearts of Oak SC (2006–2007), where he made 33 appearances and scored 5 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 81 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Essien represented Ghana (2006), earning 2 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2006 (aged about 22)
- Countries played in
- 3: Ghana, Germany and Israel
- Club goals per game
- 0.14 (11 in 81)
- Latest move
- Wassaman United (2011)
- Shares a birthday with
- Victor Moses, Nathaniel Chalobah and Adam Larsen Kwarasey (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 | Asante Kotoko F.C. |
Ghana Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| 2006–2007 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 33 | 5 |
| 2007–2008 |  VfL Osnabrück |
2. Bundesliga | 8 | 1 |
| 2008 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| 2008–2009 |  F.C. Ashdod |
Israeli Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| 2009– | Sekondi Wise Fighters |
– | – | |
| 2011 | Wassaman United |
Ghana Premier League | 8 | 1 |
| Total | 81 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Ghana |
Senior | 2 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kweku Essien?
Kweku Essien was born on 12 December 1984, which makes him 41 years old.
Where was Kweku Essien born?
Kweku Essien was born in Kumasi, Ghana.
Which national team does Kweku Essien play for?
Kweku Essien played international football for Ghana. He has 2 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kweku Essien played for?
Kweku Essien's recorded clubs are Asante Kotoko F.C., King Faisal Babes, Accra Hearts of Oak SC, VfL Osnabrück, F.C. Ashdod, Sekondi Wise Fighters and Wassaman United.
What position does Kweku Essien play?
Kweku Essien played as a midfielder.
Ghanaian players of the same generation
Michael EssienGhana · b. 1982
Kevin-Prince BoatengGhana · b. 1987
Asamoah GyanGhana · b. 1985
Sulley MuntariGhana · b. 1984
John PaintsilGhana · b. 1981
Derek BoatengGhana · b. 1983
John MensahGhana · b. 1982
Anthony AnnanGhana · b. 1986
Adam Larsen KwaraseyGhana · b. 1987
Quincy Owusu-AbeyieGhana · b. 1986
Prince TagoeGhana · b. 1986
Harrison AffulGhana · b. 1986