Which French team did Essien play for before moving to Chelsea?
Bordeaux
Lyon
Paris Saint-Germain
Marseille
Answer
Essien played for Lyon from 2001 to 2005, before moving to Chelsea in 2005. He was a key player for Lyon, helping them win the Ligue 1 title in 2002, 2003 and 2004. He was also named the Ligue 1 Player of the Year in 2003. Essien was a versatile player, who could play as a midfielder or a defender. He was strong, athletic and had a good passing range.
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