Former Ghana international, Michael Essien is one of five oldest players to have ever scored for Persib Bandung in Indonesia.
The former Chelsea FC midfield enforcer joined the Indonesia club at the end of the 2015/2016 season where he played for Panathinaikos in the Greek top-flight league.
On September 24, 2017, Michael Essien featured for Persib Bandung in a match against Bhayangkara FC in Liga 1.
At the time, the legendary Black Stars midfielder was 34 years 9 months 21 days.
In a look into the archives of the Indonesian clubs focusing on players that have ever scored for the team, Michael Essien has been identified as the 5th oldest player to have ever equalized for the team.
The other old players in the list include;
- Vladimir Vujovic
- Esteban Vizcarra
- Supardi
- Victor Igbonefo
Michael Essien who is no retired has ventured into coaching and is now working with FC Nordsjaelland in Denmark.