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 Crystal Palace All Time Premier League Youngest & Oldest Appearances Brentford FC Premier League Goalscorers Liverpool FC Player of the Year Chelsea Players’ Statistics – Premier League 2023-24 Leeds United Premier League Record Categories