Five Premier League icons you never knew played in Indonesia including Cole and Essien
dailystar.co.ukPremier League, it makes it almost impossible to withstand the pressure forever, with many players moving on towards the latter stages of their career.Sometimes a venture elsewhere in Europe is favoured, while some choose to explore America or Australia, with many making a name for themselves in the MLS or the A-League.
India and China have also become attractive propositions in recent years, but Indonesia has also proved to be a popular destination.It may not be as publicised as other alternative leagues, but a handful of former Premier League players have moved their in the past, including ex-West Ham star Carlton Cole.
Here, Daily Star Sport bring you a list of former Premier League stars that have played in Indonesia, and some may shock you...Michael Essien will be best remembered for his incredible service at Chelsea, and also for his short stint at Real Madrid.
But the Ghanaian also spent time with Bandung in Indonesia. After establishing himself in France, and them becoming an all-time great in England, Spain and Italy, Essien moved to Greece before ending up at Bandung.
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