Orok Orok Essien (born 25 January 1992) is a Nigerian professional

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who plays as a

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. He spent most of his career in India, alongside representing the Nigeria U23.

Career

Early career

As a youth, Orok played for Audu Babes and Mozico. He then went on to play for amateur clubs Calabar Rover, Anantigha Warriors, and Anambra United. He then went on a short loan to

Kenkre F.C. Mumbai Kenkre FC (also known as Kenkre Football Club) is an Indian professional association football, football club based in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Founded in 2000, the club currently competes in MFA Elite Division of Mumbai Football League, and ...

in the I-League 2nd Division in

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before playing for

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Mumbai

On 20 September 2013 it was announced that Essien had signed for

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of the

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for the 2013–14 season. He then made his professional debut for the side the next day on 21 September against Sporting Goa in which he started and played the whole match as Mumbai drew 1–1.

Aryan

Later, Essien was loaned out to CFL club

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Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Essien, Orok 1992 births Living people Nigerian men's footballers Mumbai FC players Men's association football forwards I-League players Expatriate men's footballers in India Aryan FC players