Chelsea FC· Premier LeagueEssugo has won the FIFA Club World Cup once and the Portuguese league title three times, highlighting his success at the club level early in his career.
Dário Essugo is a 21-year-old Portuguese defensive midfielder born in Lisboa. He began his professional career in Portugal, winning three Portuguese league titles, and later moved to Chelsea FC in the Premier League. He also won the FIFA Club World Cup, showcasing his early career success.
Essugo is a defensive midfielder known for his strong tackling and positional awareness, providing a solid shield for the backline. He excels at breaking up opposition attacks and distributing the ball efficiently to initiate transitions. His physicality and reading of the game make him a reliable presence in midfield.
| Season | Comp | Apps | G | A | YC | RC | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25/26 | Premier League 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 90 |
| 25/26 | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 26 |
| 25/26 | FA Cup | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| 25/26 | UEFA Champions League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25/26 | EFL Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Supercup Candido de Oliveira | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24/25 | Liga Portugal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 |
| 24/25 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
| 24/25 | LaLiga | 27 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1952 |
| 24/25 | Copa del Rey | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 23/24 | UEFA European Under-21 Championship Qualifying | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230 |
| 23/24 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 258 |
| 23/24 | Taça de Portugal | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 119 |
| 23/24 | Allianz Cup | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44 |
| 23/24 | Liga Portugal | 14 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1167 |
| 23/24 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 262 |
| 23/24 | UEFA Europa League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 |
| 22/23 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 187 |
| 22/23 | Liga 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 473 |
| 22/23 | Taça de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22/23 | Allianz Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 135 |
| 22/23 | Liga Portugal | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 203 |
| 22/23 | Liga 3 - Relegation round | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 414 |
| 22/23 | International Friendlies | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 175 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Europa League | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 22/23 | UEFA Youth League | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 325 |
| 21/22 | UEFA EURO U19 Championship Qualifiers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| 21/22 | U20 Elite League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81 |
| 21/22 | Liga 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 982 |
| 21/22 | Taça de Portugal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Allianz Cup | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 21/22 | Liga Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 45 |
| 21/22 | Liga 3 - Relegation round | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 260 |
| 21/22 | International Friendlies | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 213 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Champions League | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| 21/22 | UEFA Youth League | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 447 |
| 2025 | FIFA Club World Cup | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 |
| 2023 | UEFA Under-19 Euro | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | UEFA Under-17 Euro | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 425 |
| 20/21 | Liga Portugal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 20/21 | Liga Revelação - Second Round | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 |
| 20/21 | International Friendlies | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104 |
| 19/20 | International Friendlies | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 449 |
| 18/19 | International Friendlies | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 223 |