FIFA 20: Michael Essien revealed as new Icon for Ultimate Team

Published at 02/09/2019 at 08:55 By JamieH4

Chelsea and Ghana legend Michael Essien is the next player to be revealed as a new Icon for FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.

FIFA 20: Michael Essien revealed as new Icon for Ultimate Team

EA Sports today revealed that Michael Essien will be one of the new Icons coming to FIFA 20 Ultimate Team.

Most fans were expecting the Essien announcement (as his distinctive hairstyle was quite easy to spot in the silhouette on EA's original teaser post) and today confirmed that the Ghanian midfielder will be in FIFA 20.

ICON Confirmed ✍️ @MichaelEssien joins the Class of 20! #FUT #FIFA20 pic.twitter.com/NLzMoR1wtC
— EA SPORTS FIFA (@EASPORTSFIFA) September 2, 2019

He is the second former Chelsea player to become a new Icon for FIFA 20, following the announcement of Didier Drogba back in July.

Interestingly, Essien has become an Icon despite still being an active player for a club in the Azerbaijan Premier League.

Although his stats haven't been revealed, Essien could become an elite tier midfielder and potentially rival the likes of Patrick Vieira, who is a staple in a lot of pro player's squads.

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Written by Bob "Marshall Gunner" Oberon. Translated from French by Millenium.