Chelsea legend visits Hungarian town: Welcomed with a St Martin’s Day feast at the local inn

Some lucky residents of Orosháza were surprised to spot an unusual visitor: Michael Essien, the legendary Chelsea midfielder known as “The Bison,” appeared in the town. The multiple Premier League and Champions League winner was seen at the Aranypatkó Csárda, where he happily posed for photos with astonished guests. But what brought the Ghanaian world-class player to Orosháza? The story begins with a talented young footballer.
Football has always been a way of life for the Pisont family. Richárd Pisont has long been involved in the sport both as a player and a coach, while his son, also named Richárd – or Ricsi, as everyone calls him – began his career on the pitch of OMTK-ULE. From there, he progressed to the Budapest Honvéd Academy, then on to England, where he received trials at clubs such as Blackburn Rovers, Liverpool and Everton, according to OrosCafé.
Chelsea icon immediately noticed Ricsi
It was during Ricsi’s time in England that the unexpected encounter occurred. Michael Essien happened to be in the stands at a Blackburn vs Derby County match, where he immediately picked up on the young Hungarian’s impressive performance. The Chelsea legend not only congratulated him but, after a later match against Cardiff City, personally requested that contact be established. Since retiring, Essien has been working as a football agent – and also owns a stake in Italian club Como – constantly seeking new talent.





