Michael Bassey facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Michael Bassey Esang | ||
| Date of birth | 14 October 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
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Current team
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Shillong Lajong FC | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2003–2005 | Igbino Babes | ||
| 2006–2007 | Enyimba Feeders | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008 | Shillong Lajong FC | 37 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Michael Bassey Esang is a footballer from Nigeria. He was born on October 14, 1987. Michael Bassey played as a striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. He was known for playing with Shillong Lajong FC in the I-League, which is a top football league in India.
Michael Bassey Esang: A Footballer's Journey
Michael Bassey Esang started his football journey in his home country of Nigeria. He grew up loving the sport and worked hard to become a professional player. His path took him from youth teams to playing in a major league in India.
Early Days and Youth Football
Michael Bassey was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Like many young footballers, he began his training early. He played for youth clubs to develop his skills. From 2003 to 2005, he was part of a team called Igbino Babes. After that, from 2006 to 2007, he played for Enyimba Feeders. These youth teams helped him prepare for a professional career in football.
Playing in India
In 2008, Michael Bassey moved to India to play professional football. He joined Shillong Lajong FC, a team that competes in the I-League. The I-League is one of the highest levels of football in India. As a forward, his role was to score goals for his team. During his time with Shillong Lajong FC, he played in 37 matches and scored 2 goals. He stood at 1.83 meters tall, which is about 6 feet. This height could be helpful for a striker, especially when trying to head the ball.
