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Didier Drogba

Football Player Didier Drogba
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Profession: Football Player

Nationality:
Côte d’Ivoire
Ivorian

Biography: Didier Drogba is an Ivorian football player, best known as a striker for Chelsea. He holds the record for highest scorer on the Ivory Coast national team, as well as highest scorer among foreign players at Chelsea.

In 2012 Drogba was named Chelsea's greatest ever player by a poll of fans, and he is regarded as one of the greatest African players. He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2006 and then again in 2009.

Born: March 11, 1978
Birthplace: Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Age: 46 years old

Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces

Historical Events

  • 2007-05-19 English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London (89,826): Chelsea beats Manchester United, 1 – 0 (a.e.t.); Didier Drogba scores 116' winner for Blues' 4th title
  • 2010-05-15 English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London (88,335): Chelsea beats Portsmouth,1-0; Didier Drogba scores 59' winner; Blues' 6th title
  • 2012-05-05 English FA Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, London (89,102): Chelsea beats Liverpool, 2–1; Didier Drogba scores winner for Blues' 7th title

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