Joseph Esso

Joseph Esso (born 10 December 1996) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a forward for Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan.

Club career

Ebusua Dwarfs Esso played for Ebusua Dwarfs from 2016 to 2018 before signing for Accra Hearts of Oak in 2018. He made 25 appearances and scored 9 goals in the 2017 Ghanaian Premier League season to help the club finish fourth. He played for Hearts for three seasons making 42 league appearances and scoring 11 goals.

Dreams Dawu In 2020, Esso refused to extend his contract with Hearts after it expired. He was linked with a move to Sudanese club Al-Hilal.

Negeri Sembilan On 16 July 2025, Esso moved to Malaysia to sign with Malaysia Super League club Negeri Sembilan. He scored on his debut in a 5–3 lost to Johor Darul Ta'zim on 12 August.

International career Esso featured for Ghana A' national team, the Local Black Stars at the 2019 WAFU Cup of Nations scoring two goals to help Ghana place runner-up in the competition. He was named in the competition's team of the tournament and recognized as one top performers during the competition.

Personal life Esso is the younger brother of fellow professional footballer Eric Esso who is currently playing for Philippines Football League club Kaya–Iloilo as of 2025.

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