Home | Trivia | Who was the only African to win Chelsea’s Player of the Year Award?Trivia Who was the only African to win Chelsea’s Player of the Year Award? By Paul Yarden Last updated: 15 November 2025 Share 0 Min Read SHARE 1st February 2025 The only African to win Chelsea’s Player of the Year Award was: Michael Essien (Ghana) in 2007. Chelsea FC Player of the Year Share This Article Facebook Copy Link Print Previous Article Which four Manchester City managers won the Football League Cup? Next Article Which six Managers were in charge of Leeds United in the Premier League before Marcelo Bielsa? What's Hot London Derby: Head-to-Head History & Overview | Arsenal vs Chelsea All Time Premier League Top Scorers by Season Brentford Players’ Statistics – Premier League 2023-24 Liverpool Players’ Statistics – Premier League 2023-24 Nottingham Forest Premier League Top Goal Scorers Leeds United Home Kits Categories