Michael Essien Quotes

Because of my dad, I started playing the game. Seeing him motivated me to play. He's been an important part of my life.

My dad was my best friend. I worshipped him. All of my success in life really comes from him. He believed that you get nothing from negativity.

My dad was the biggest influence on my life because he was never boring.

I think my dad has helped me tremendously.

I wouldn't have become the player I have without my father.

I wouldn't be where I am without my dad.

My mother is my first role model. We have lived every dream together. The way she has balanced everything in life makes me want to be like her.

My mother has been very instrumental in shaping up my career. Whatever I am today is because of her. Because I didn't have a father, she played both the roles of a mother and a father in my life.

My dad's the one who's always been there; he's my hero, you could say. Even when he was working, he'd do anything for me. He's been the biggest influence in my life.

And to this day, my Mom is my role model.

I stand on the shoulders of countless people, yet there is one extraordinary person who is my life aspiration. That person is my mother, Celina Sotomayor.

My mom was at every single game I played as a kid, rain or shine.

I learned a lot from my father. I'm very lucky to have a father who was a professional athlete.

I've had many mentors, but the one that has the most impact was my mother.

My mom has been my support system from day one. Admiring the type of person she is gives me a sense of what to look for in my ideal cheerleader when the time comes.

My mother has been the greatest influence on my life, morally. When I get right down to it, my mother and father are two people I can count on no matter what.

I have found having my dad as my North Star has worked well for me.

My dad was a fabulous role model. I wanted to be just like him.

My father is my idol, and I have grown up watching his films. He is my biggest influence and inspiration. I have learnt a lot from him, and I am who I am because of him. I'm extremely grateful to him for that.

I thank God that I had such an amazing father who was my trainer as well.

I was fortunate to have a dad who was very involved, very present, very wise.

I am very proud of my mother - she is one of the greatest influences in my life.

Everything that I am, everything that I've done, everything that I hope to be is because of my mom.

My dad was always a motivation, even when he wasn't there.

My brother, who is four years older to me, not only inspired me to take up hockey but also taught me every trick of the game. I give all credit to him for my success.