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Michael Essien Men's Hoodie

Name: Red / XL Michael Essien Men's Hoodie
SKU: PC-HOO-MIC-06830-RED-XL
Price: 50.0 GBP
Availability: InStock

£50.00

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Michael essien on the chest
Exclusively made to order — produced only when you buy it, for you
Vegan friendly — certified cruelty-free and animal product free
Available in sizes XS–5XL — including plus sizes
Men's relaxed fit — the drop shoulder style also works brilliantly for women as a casual, oversized everyday look
280gsm soft cotton-faced fabric with brushed-back fleece lining for warmth and comfort
Drop shoulder design with double fabric hood and self-colour drawcord
Front pouch pocket, ribbed cuffs and hem, twin needle stitching throughout
Wash at 30°C recommended — turn inside out to protect the print. Do not iron directly on the print.
Custom name available — or create your own design

Material: 80% Ringspun Cotton, 20% Polyester
Weight: 280gsm
Fit: Drop shoulder, relaxed unisex fit
Print Method: High-quality digital print, hand finished in the UK
Origin: Ethically manufactured to tpp specifications, hand finished in England

OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 PETA Approved Vegan WRAP Certified Sedex Member BSCI REACH Compliant

More Than a Hoodie. More Than a T-Shirt.

Players Couture was built on a simple idea — that fans deserve better. Not a replica shirt from a supermarket shelf. Not a generic print-on-demand tee. Something that actually means something. Something that shows the world exactly who you're about, and why.

Whether it's the player who defined your childhood, the team that broke your heart and brought you back, the band you've followed for twenty years, the film that shaped you, or the icon who inspired you — there's a hoodie, a t-shirt, a polo, or a piece for every occasion. For every fan. Including the little ones — our kids range runs from ages 1–2 all the way to 14–15. For you.

For Every Fan. Every Scene. Every Day.

This isn't sportswear. It's not a replica shirt. It's clothing for people who carry their passion with them everywhere — to the match, to work, to a restaurant, to a bar, to a gig, to the school run. Players Couture is built for real life, worn in every setting, and never out of place.

Whatever you're a fan of — football, basketball, boxing, Formula 1, darts, golf, wrestling, cricket, tennis — or whether your world is music, film, TV, gaming, anime, or iconic places — there's something here that represents you. Fandom runs deep, and it runs wide. Players Couture sits right at the intersection of all of it.

Exclusively Made to Order

Every single piece is made only when you order it. Not before. There are no warehouses full of stock. No unsold garments. No overproduction. Your piece is made specifically for you. That means every item is as intentional as it gets — quality over quantity, every time.

A Respectful Tribute

This item is produced with a respectful, fan-led approach. The design is created with appreciation for the player and the wider community. Should the spirit of the design ever be misunderstood, it would be removed in good faith. The goal is always to celebrate — and wherever possible, to collaborate directly with players, their estates, or associated charities.

Production: 3 to 5 working days
UK Delivery: Free on all orders — Royal Mail Tracked 48
International: From £5.99 — tracked to most countries
Express: Available at checkout for faster delivery

Returns Policy

Custom/personalised items cannot be returned unless faulty. We accept returns within 30 days for unworn, unwashed items that are not classed as custom.

Questions? Email help@playerscouture.com

Chest and waist measurements in inches and centimetres (to fit). If between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit, or size down for a snugger look.

Size	XS	S	M	L	XL	XXL	3XL
Chest (in)	32–34	34–36	38–40	42–44	44–48	48–52	52–56
Chest (cm)	81–86	86–91	97–102	104–109	112–121	121–132	132–142
Waist (in)	26–28	30–32	32–34	34–36	36–38	38–40	42–44
Waist (cm)	66–71	76–81	81–86	86–91	91–96	96–101	104–109

Drop shoulder, relaxed unisex fit. Size down for a fitted look. When in doubt, size up.

Measurements are a guide. Need a size not listed? We source from XXS up to 8XL — email help@playerscouture.com

Michael Essien Hoodie — The Bison. Chelsea’s Most Powerful Midfielder.

The Michael Essien hoodie from Players Couture carries the name of the most physically dominant and technically accomplished central midfielder in Chelsea’s modern history across the chest in bold lettering, contrasting colour, made to order when you place yours. Michael Essien joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2005 for £24.4 million, won two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the European club football in 2012, and was named the African Player of the Year in 2008. Nicknamed the Bison for his physicality, he was one of the most complete central midfielders in the Premier League during his peak years at Stamford Bridge. For Chelsea supporters who watched him dominate midfields across five seasons, this is the fan apparel.

Two Premier League Titles. European club football Winner 2012. African Player of the Year 2008. The Bison.

Michael Essien joined Chelsea from Lyon in 2005, having previously played for Bastia and Lyon. He spent eight seasons at Stamford Bridge, winning two Premier League titles, four FA Cups and the European club football in 2012. He was named the African Player of the Year in 2008 and was widely considered the most physically imposing and technically capable midfielder in English football during his peak years. He later had loan spells at Real Madrid and AC Milan and represented Ghana at two World Cups. The Michael Essien hoodie is for Chelsea supporters who watched those years and know what the name Bison meant to the midfield of those title-winning sides.

Players Couture — Made to Order Fan Apparel

Every Michael Essien hoodie at Players Couture is made to order — produced specifically for you when you buy it, no bulk runs, no excess stock, no waste. The catalogue spans thousands of names across football, music, film and sport. For some names in that catalogue, you may genuinely be wearing one of the only hoodies of its kind in the world. The Players Couture range covers polo shirts, sweatshirts, t-shirts, joggers, jackets and accessories. For a custom design, visit the create your own collection.

The Hoodie

The Michael Essien hoodie is available in navy, red, black and grey. Bold Michael Essien lettering across the chest — white on navy, red and black; black on grey. Premium cotton-poly blend, built for match days, streetwear and everyday leisure. Ribbed cuffs and hem, adjustable drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket. Sized from S to 3XL.

Hoodie Features

Bold Michael Essien name lettering across the chest in contrasting colour
Premium cotton-poly blend — warm, soft and built for all-day wear
Made to order — produced specifically for you, zero wastage
Available in navy, red, black and grey — sizes S to 3XL
Ribbed cuffs and hem for a clean, secure fit
Adjustable drawstring hood and kangaroo pocket
Suitable as match day fanwear, streetwear, leisure and everyday clothing

Also in the Players Couture Collection

Explore the full football fanwear collection, browse Chelsea fan apparel and Premier League merchandise, or visit create your own to design your own hoodie, sweatshirt, polo shirt, joggers or jacket.

Size Guide

Men's Size Guide

Use our detailed men's size guide to find your perfect fit with measurements in inches and centimetres. This men's size guide helps you choose the right size with confidence and ease.

Men's Hoodies

Our men's hoodies come in sizes from XS to XXXL. Carefully check chest and waist measurements using this guide for best results.

Size	Chest (in)	Chest (cm)	Waist (in)	Waist (cm)
XS	32-34	81-86	26-28	66-71
S	34-36	86-91	30-32	76-81
M	38-40	97-102	32-34	81-86
L	42-44	104-109	34-36	86-91
XL	44-48	112-121	36-38	91-96
XXL	48-52	121-132	38-40	96-101
XXXL	52-56	132-142	42-44	104-109

Men's Size Guide for T-Shirts

Our men's T-shirts come in varied sizes. Use chest and waist measurements below following the men's size guide to pick the right fit.

Size	Chest (in)	Chest (cm)	Waist (in)	Waist (cm)
XS	32-34	81-86	26-28	66-71
S	34-36	89-94	29-31	74-79
M	38-40	97-102	32-34	81-86
L	41-43	104-109	34-36	86-91
XL	44-46	112-117	36-38	91-96
XXL	48-50	119-124	38-40	96-101
XXXL	52-56	132-142	42-44	104-109

Helpful Tips in Men's Size Guide

📌 Tip: If you are between sizes, consider sizing up for a relaxed fit. Sizing down works for a snug profile. An oversized top looks stylish; too small won’t be comfortable.

Need Assistance?

If you need help with sizing, contact us at help@playerscouture.com. We are happy to assist you with any sizing questions.

How to Measure Your Favourite Hoodie

We recommend measuring a hoodie you own for the best fit. For example, our Large size measures 23.5 inches from pit to pit across the chest. Use it as a reference to select your size carefully. This can be handy alongside a men's shoe width chart if you also need shoe sizing.

Custom Size Requests

Need sizes we do not list? We source sizes from XXS, XS up to as large as 8XL. Send us your requirements, and we will gladly help find the perfect fit. For shoe sizing, consider our men's shoe size to women's conversions as well.

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Frequently asked questions

All our orders are treated as custom orders, due to us not holding any stock and being personalised to your choice. For this Michael Essien Men's Hoodie, you may be the only owner of it in the world. We are happy to exchange if there is a sizing issue, but please always check the size guide, our products are regular fit. If you want a different fit, slim fitting or oversized, we can sort this for you. We will just want to confirm all the sizing with you first. We can exchange for a different size if needed, but please be aware this is treated as a custom order, all hand embellished in the UK. Our goal is for every customer to be totally satisfied with their purchase. If this isn't the case, let us know and we'll do our best to work with you to make it right.

Yes we can do this for you. We want our tops to be suitable for everyone. Whilst we treat our tops as unisex, we don't ever want to buy a unisex sized top, the length and the fit are always wrong and never look great on the person. Instead we recommend women buy the size relevant in the size guide for that cool borowed from him look. Alternatively we can source any women's size and style and custom make this for you. Also for kids we can do this top for kids as well, its just taking a long time to add every product under the kids category, but we will get this done as soon as possible. That shouldn't stop you ordering though, just get in touch contact@playerscouture.com

We will work quickly to ship your order as soon as possible. Once your order has shipped, you will receive an email with further information. Delivery times vary depending on your location. All items are custom made, but typically arrive in 3 to 7 days

Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and are fair value. We are sustainably focused and source products that are already produced and reduce our carbon footprint by only carrying stock that will be ordered. If you have specific requirements for your Michael Essien Men's Hoodie, then we can help ensure that the product meets your ethical and fashionable requirements.We are called Players Couture for that reason.

Shipping is calculated based on your location and the items in your order. You will always know the shipping price before you purchase. We are currently offering FREE UK delivery on all orders, and very competitive international rates.

Yes, we can source dozens of different colours, we just haven't listed every option available. Get in touch and we can custom make whatever you want. Michael Essien Men's Hoodiewould look great ina different colourway like dark grey, chocolate brown, khaki or white. You may even want to go for a bolder colour like pink or orange. It's your hoodie, you can have what you want.

Yes, we typically offer the very popular lighter drawstring hoodie as its versatile for layering all year round. However if you want a thicker hoodie as seen in some of the model photos. Or one without pockets, or even a zip, we can look to personalise it to your request.

For t-shirts all our sizes are regular fit to ensure that they fit nicely each time. However, we love the oversized look as you probably do too, so we can do our designs on high quality oversized tshirts in a variety of on trend colours.

Absolutely, we can tailor the design to how you choose. Just get in touch and we can personalise. We are called Players Couture for a reason, clothing designed specifically for you.

Absolutely, we have standardised white and black as a our go to options, but in theory can have any colour text you want. We can match to your team colours. We use a standard sizing for our design, but we can increase the size of text, the position. Whatever you want, you got it. This will be your new favourite hooide, so lets make it perfect.

We like your thinking. Definetlly, we are always looking to work with content creators and current and ex players. We can do custom items for you and your followers. We work with a number of content creators who have thier one on their top, so if they go viral, then its easy to find their social media channel. If you love our brand, then you are a fan and a loyal supporter. We will continue to support you too with amazing offers and products.