Joseph Esso
Joseph Esso | |
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| Born | December 10, 1996 Ghana |
| Occupation | Professional footballer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Known for | Forward for Negeri Sembilan |
Joseph Esso (born 10 December 1996) is a professional Ghanaian footballer who operates as a forward for Negeri Sembilan, a club competing in the Malaysia Super League.
Ebusua Dwarfs
Between 2016 and 2018, Esso was a key player for Ebusua Dwarfs. During the 2017 Ghanaian Premier League season, he appeared in 25 matches and netted 9 goals, contributing to the team’s fourth-place finish. In 2018, he transferred to Accra Hearts of Oak.
Accra Hearts of Oak
Following the expiration of his contract, Esso signed a three-year deal with Accra Hearts of Oak on 19 February 2018 on a free transfer. Over three seasons, he accumulated 42 league appearances and scored 11 goals.
Dreams Dawu
After Hearts of Oak chose not to renew his contract in 2020, Esso was rumored to be joining Sudanese side Al-Hilal. However, on 21 August 2020, he officially signed a two-year contract with Dreams Dawu.
MC Alger
Esso moved to Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 1 outfit MC Alger on 18 April 2021. He made his first appearance on 4 May in a 2–1 victory against USM Bel Abbès. His inaugural goal and an assist came during a 3–2 win over ES Sétif on 28 June. Serving as team captain, he achieved his first professional hat-trick in a thrilling 4–4 draw versus NA Hussein Dey on 24 August.
Negeri Sembilan
On 16 July 2025, Esso secured a contract with Malaysian Super League team Negeri Sembilan. He marked his debut by scoring despite the team’s 5–3 defeat to Johor Darul Ta'zim on 12 August.
International career
Esso represented the Local Black Stars at the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations, where he scored twice and played a significant role in Ghana finishing as runners-up. His performances earned him a spot in the tournament's best XI and recognition as one of its standout players.
Personal life
Joseph Esso is the younger sibling of fellow professional footballer Eric Esso, who, as of 2025, plays for Kaya–Iloilo in the Philippines Football League.
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | League Cup | Continental | Total | ||||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Negeri Sembilan | 2025–26 | Malaysia Super League | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 12 | 7 | |