Name |
JOHN “ESSIEN” SAMUEL
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MAJOR ROLE: Right Full Back.
OPTIONAL ROLE : Centre back and defensive midfield
| Height |
5ft 10 inches
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Date and place of birth
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16th December, 1989
Lagos, NIGERIA
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Weight
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79kg
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Age | 21 years |
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Dominant foot |
Right Foot
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Current Status
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AVAILABLE
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Nationality and passport held
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Languages
Spoken
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English
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International caps |
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International Goals
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0
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Present club
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Kapa F.C ( Finish Second Division ) 2011
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Ready for trial
| YES |
Previous clubs |
FC Lopa ( Finish Second Division ) 2011
Atlantis F.C Finland, ( Finish Second division ) 2010
Prime FC, Osogbo (Nigeria Professional League 1) 2009
Prime FC, Osogbo (Nigerian PREMIER league ) 2006-2008
Grays FC,Ede (Nigerian Professional League 1 ) 2004
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Achievements |
Rated by pundits as one of the best Right Back in Nigeria today.
Member of the National Under 20 National Team of Nigeria, who played the 2009 African Youth Championship in Egypt.( INVITED)
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Player profile |
John is a versatile, talented and technically gifted player combining the best attributes of Claude Makalele and Michael Essien of Chelsea. He has excellent man marking skills and is a workhorse in the right back and midfield constantly breaking up the opponent’s offence and initiating counter attacks with accurate passes from the midfield. He is a utility player who can also play effectively as a right back. John is highly expected to have a successful professional career in Europe. John also has a physical and facial resemblance to Michael Essien that is absolutely uncanny.
He is also a fantastic central Defender who combines his excellent passing skills and marking skills to play in center back.
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