| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 30 July 2005 | ||
| Place of birth | Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) [1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | North Texas SC | ||
| Number | 6 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Bechem United | 69 | (0) |
| 2024– | St Johnstone | 15 | (0) |
| 2025- | → North Texas SC (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2022– | Ghana U20 | 8 | (0) |
| 2023 | Ghana U23 | 3 | (0) |
| 2025– | Ghana | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22 December 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 30 June 2023 | |||
Aaron Essel (born 30 July 2005) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as defender for MLS Next Pro side North Texas SC, on loan from Scottish Premiership side St Johnstone, and the Ghana national team. [2]
Essel attended St. John's School, Sekondi where he captained and played for the school's football team leading them to the final of the Western Regional Inter-schools and Colleges Super Zonals Boys Soccer Competition but lost the ultimate to Takoradi Technical Institute via a 6–5 scoreline on penalty shootouts after a goalless draw at the end of extra time. [3]
In March 2021, Essel joined Bechem United during the second round transfer period for the 2020–21 season. [2] On 4 April 2021, he made his debut after playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 victory over Liberty Professionals. [4] [5] He played the full 90 minutes in their comfortable 4–0 home victory over rivals Aduana Stars on 18 April 2021. [6]
Essel was called up to the Ghana national team for the 2025 Unity Cup. [7]