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Michael Essien statue latest in list of awful football tributes including Ronaldo and Bale
MICHAEL ESSIEN can now count himself among an elite group of footballers who have been immortalised in shocking statues around the world.
Michael Essien has been honoured with a shocking statue in Accra
Ghanaian midfielder Essien is the latest star to be honoured with a statue in their homeland to commemorate his footballing achievements.
The Chelsea hero won nine trophies during his nine-year spell at Stamford Bridge, while also clocking up 58 international appearances.
However, many fans may struggle to recognise the star from the recently commissioned statue in Accra, with comparisons being made to Cristiano Ronaldo’s awful bust outside Madeira Airport.
While not all statues at football grounds are quite so inaccurate, there are still plenty which leave a lot to be desired.
Take a look through the gallery above to see Michael Essien’s woeful statue alongside the best (and worst) tributes outside stadiums around the country.