Ghanaian teenager Abdul Aziz LITTLE ESSIEN: ‘l’m ready to play in Europe’s “Big Five” football leagues’

The 19-year-old mercurial midfield enforcer, who has been likened to Ghana and Chelsea legend Michael Essien in terms of their playing style on the pitch, is looking forward to testing his mettle across the Europe’s leading domestic division as an upcoming youngster

Ghanaian teenage defensive midfielder Abdul Aziz says he is ready to take the next steps in his footballing career by moving to Europe’s big five football leagues which comprises of; English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga, ltalian Serie A and French Ligue 1.

The towering budding midfield enforcer, who can operate as a centre-back across the backline of defence on the field, is currently making a great impression with Estonian Esiliiga club Viimsi JK after joining them from Ghanaian Academy outfit Young African Promises FC for the 2026-27 football season.

Speaking in an interview with KICKGH, the Ghana U-20 prospect midfield enforcer has revealed his readiness to make a move to any club from the above-mentioned elite division contests across Europe.

He said: ”lt is the wish of every upcoming young player like myself to see himself playing at the top level. Since moving to Estonia, l think l have gained the necessary exposure to European football at my budding stage. So, to me; l could say that I am ready to take the next steps in my footballing career and l am looking forward to getting the opportunity to play in any of the top five leagues in Europe going forward.”

Aziz, who was swiftly promoted from the U21 setup to the first-team half-way this season, has so far made 18 appearances across all competitions for Viimsi JK in this ongoing football season.

Due to his playing style on the pitch, the promising versatile enforcer has been dubbed ‘Little Essien’ by his playing-mates while he continues developing his young career by following in the footsteps of the former Chelsea and Real Madrid mercurial midfielder in reaching stardom in the not-too-distant future.

Watch Aziz’s highlights with Viimsi JK in the Estonia Esiliiga:

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