Essende joined the
Paris Saint-Germain Academy at the age of 12, and spent his entire youth footballing career with them. On 10 August 2018, he signed his first professional contract with PSG, keeping him with the club until 1 June 2021. On 22 August 2018, Essende signed on loan with
Eupen in Belgium. He made his professional debut with Eupen in a 1–0
Belgian First Division A win over
Mouscron on 25 August 2018. In August 2019, Essende signed for
Championnat National side
Avranches. In 2021, Essende joined
Ligue 2 side
Pau. On 20 June 2022, Essende signed a contract with
Caen until 2025. On 20 July 2023, Caen sent Essende on a season-long loan to
Primeira Liga side
Vizela. After he scored 10 goals in 22 appearances in all competitions during the first half of the
season, Vizela triggered a buy-clause and permanently signed Essende on contract until June 2026. On 28 June 2024, Essende signed a four-year deal with
Augsburg in Germany. Essende scored a goal and had a second goal disallowed on his
Bundesliga debut, a 2–2 draw with
Werder Bremen. On 16 February 2026, Essende joined
Swiss Super League club
Young Boys. ==International career==