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Who was the only African to win Chelsea’s Player of the Year Award?

The only African to win Chelsea's Player of the Year Award was Michael Essien from Ghana in 2007. Explore Chelsea football facts and quizzes on MyFootballFacts.

By Paul Yarden · 1 min read

1st February 2025

The only African to win Chelsea’s Player of the Year Award was:

Michael Essien (Ghana) in 2007.

Michael Essien (Ghana) in 2007.
Chelsea Player of the year.

Chelsea FC Player of the Year

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About the author: Paul Yarden

Paul Yarden founded MyFootballFacts (MFF) in April 2009, after decades of collecting football data and statistics. A devout football fan, Paul follows the beautiful game around the world. As MFF’s main statistician and chief editor, he creates data reviews, daily football quizzes, and writes numerous articles. Renowned for his ability to spot trends, Paul is often described as a walking…

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