| Aaron Essel | |
| Caps1: | 62 |
| Birth Date: | 30 July 2005 |
| Birth Place: | Sekondi-Takoradi - Ghana |
| Position: | Defender |
| Currentclub: | St Johnstone |
| Clubnumber: | 15 |
| Years1: | 2021–2024 |
| Clubs1: | Bechem United |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years3: | 2024– |
| Clubs3: | St Johnstone |
| Caps3: | 0 |
| Goals3: | 0 |
| Club-Update: | 20 June 2021 |
Aaron Essel (born 30 July 2005) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as defender for side St Johnstone.[1]
Essel attended St. John's School, Sekondi where he captained and played for the school's football team leading them to the final of the Western Regional Inter-schools and Colleges Super Zonals Boys Soccer Competition but lost the ultimate to Takoradi Technical Institute via a 6–5 scoreline on penalty shootouts after a goalless draw at the end of extra time.[2]
In March 2021, Essel joined Bechem United during the second round transfer period for the 2020–21 season. On 4 April 2021, he made his debut after playing the full 90 minutes in a 2–0 victory over Liberty Professionals.[3] [4] He played the full 90 minutes in their comfortable 4–0 home victory over rivals Aduana Stars on 18 April 2021.[5]