The Bison, as Essien was known, signed in the summer of 2005 and proved himself to be an integral part of our midfield as we challenged for - and won - domestic and continental honours.

Although best known for his tough tackling and physical presence in the middle of the park, Essien was more than capable of finding the net, too, as the below video shows! There are even two Chelsea Goal of the Season winners in there, so sit back and enjoy...

- Click to read an interview with Michael Essien reflecting on his storied Chelsea career...