Didier Drogba

Born: March 11, 1978

Height: 6' 2" (189cm)

Hometown: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Nationality: Cote D'Ivoire flag Ivorian

Position: Striker
Chelsea's Ivorian striker Didier Drogba celebrates scoring their first goal during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Chelsea at St James Park in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, north east England, on December 6, 2014
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Career History
Senior2004-2012Chelsea
2013-2014Galatasaray
2014-2015Chelsea
International2002-2014Ivory Coast
Sports Mole has 1,250 articles about Didier Drogba. Articles 1 to 40:
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates scoring against Newcastle United, on November 25, 2025
Marseille vs. Newcastle: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Champions League clash
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash between Marseille and Newcastle United, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
22:19
 Fernando Torres celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Barcelona on April 24, 2012
Chelsea vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Chelsea and Barcelona.
Nov 23, 09:45
 Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Egypt on September 5, 2025
Preview:Egypt vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Egypt and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 10, 23:40
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on October 4, 2025
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks Didier Drogba, Samuel Eto'o goalscoring record as Egypt qualify for 2026 World Cup
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah breaks a record formerly held by both Didier Drogba and Samuel Eto'o as he inspires Egypt to a crucial 3-0 win over Djibouti in World Cup qualifying.
Oct 9, 08:55
 SM-EK Erling Haaland composite
Erling Haaland can “obliterate” Alan Shearer record as Man City's Premier League rivals are sent “scary” warning
Erling Haaland is developing into a "better" striker for Manchester City and he has the potential to “obliterate” Alan Shearer’s all-time Premier League goalscoring record, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Oct 6, 18:00
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah in action with Chelsea's Marcos Alonso on May 14, 2022
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's record against the Blues before Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the record of Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah against his former side Chelsea.
Oct 4, 22:23
 Dominik Szoboszlai of Liverpool during his side's game against Chelsea, on October 4, 2025
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool before Saturday's Premier League clash.
Oct 4, 21:42
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Champions League top scorers of all time: Mohamed Salah bearing down on Real Madrid, AC Milan legends
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Sep 17, 22:40
 Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos and Marseille's Gabriel Heinze on September 30, 2009
Real Madrid vs. Marseille: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Kylian Mbappe secures Champions League comeback
After Real Madrid beat Marseille 2-1 in Tuesday's Champions League clash, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 16, 23:10
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Ahead of Thursday's league phase draw, who makes the grade?
With the 2025-26 Champions League season underway, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
Sep 16, 22:00
 Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: A story of the Premier League side's mixed experiences of Germany since 2005
Sports Mole takes a look at the range of emotions that Premier League giants Chelsea have experienced in Germany over the past two decades.
Sep 16, 10:29
 Chelsea's Frank Lampard celebrates winning the Premier League title in 2006
How do Premier League icons Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard rank among Chelsea's top 10 goalscorers of all time?
Sports Mole lists Chelsea's top 10 goalscorers of all time, including Premier League legends Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard.
Sep 15, 22:00
 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane on September 17, 2025
Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Chelsea and Bayern Munich.
Sep 15, 13:52
 Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured in June 2025
Champions League draw in full: Five best fixtures as 2025-26 league phase confirmed
Sports Mole picks out the five best Champions League league phase matches for the 2025-26 season and provides a list of all fixtures for the coming tournament.
Aug 28, 16:13
 Who has the most Premier League assists of all time?
Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Wayne Rooney and Mohamed Salah rank in top 10?
Who has the most Premier League assists? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most assists in the division, including the likes of Wayne Rooney.
Jul 31, 23:00
 Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Chelsea's record in 13 previous European finals after Real Betis Conference League victory
Sports Mole looks at Chelsea's record in previous European finals following their 4-1 Conference League thrashing of Real Betis.
May 29, 07:51
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Real Betis' Isco on May 28, 2025
Chelsea vs. Real Betis: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Wednesday's Conference League clash between Betis and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Real Betis.
May 26, 15:59
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah poses with the Premier League trophy on May 25, 2025
Mohamed Salah: 11 all-time records broken by Liverpool legend in phenomenal 2024-25 season
Sports Mole looks at every new record Liverpool's Mohamed Salah set during the 2024-25 campaign, as well as a few he failed to break.
May 26, 10:32
 Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Can you name Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning squad?
To mark the 13th anniversary of Chelsea's maiden Champions League triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name Roberto Di Matteo's squad.
May 19, 12:36
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes pictured on March 11, 2024
Chelsea vs. Newcastle United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
May 10, 12:47
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts on February 23, 2025
Mohamed Salah record: How Liverpool star can eclipse Alan Shearer, Didier Drogba in Chelsea Premier League clash
Mohamed Salah is a Premier League champion and the winger is nearing a number of records held by some of the league's greatest, including Didier Drogba and Alan Shearer.
May 3, 17:21
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's Champions League match against Lille, on January 21, 2025
Liverpool lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted lineup for Premier League clash as Arne Slot rotates
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea.
May 2, 13:13
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates on April 27, 2025
Preview:Chelsea vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 12:40
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Liverpool 5-1 Tottenham: Every manager to win the Premier League in their first season as Arne Slot joins exclusive club
Following Liverpool and Arne Slot's Premier League success, Sports Mole looks back at all the managers to win the competition in their first season.
Apr 27, 17:34
 Virgil van Dijk after his side beat Chelsea in the EFL Cup final, on February 25, 2024
Liverpool's EFL Cup record: How have Reds fared in previous finals?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's record in past EFL Cup finals ahead of Sunday's showdown with Newcastle United at Wembley.
Mar 15, 07:00
 Birmingham City's Obafemi Martins celebrates with teammates on February 27, 2011
Greatest ever League Cup finals: Majestic Martins, Lazarus resurrection, Mourinho mayhem
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle, Sports Mole takes a look at five of the greatest ever finals in the competition's history.
Mar 14, 21:20
 Arsenal's Kai Havertz and Chelsea's Benoit Badiashile pictured on April 23, 2024
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Mar 14, 10:43
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer scores against Crystal Palace on January 4, 2025
Copenhagen vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Conference League clash
Ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash between Chelsea and Copenhagen, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 11, 22:05
 Mychelle press shot
Premier League GW28 predictions: Man United to lose again at Old Trafford, Liverpool to continue title charge
Sports Mole takes on singer-songwriter Mychelle for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 28 of the 2024-25 season.
Mar 7, 18:51
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring on December 22, 2024
Liverpool lineup vs. PSG: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Mohamed Salah looks to extend record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's Champions League last-16 first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 3, 08:47
 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Darwin Nunez celebrate on February 12, 2025
Preview:Paris Saint-Germain vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 3, 08:25
 Didier Drogba and Jose Mourinho in 2014.
Jose Mourinho racism row: Chelsea legend Didier Drogba passionately defends Fenerbahce boss amid Galatasaray racism claims
Chelsea legend and former Galatasaray striker Didier Drogba passionately defends Jose Mourinho amid claims of racism from the Turkish Super Lig leaders.
Feb 26, 13:46
 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne on September 18, 2024
Man City vs. Chelsea: Haaland or Drogba? Rodri or Lampard? Ederson or Cech? Who makes an all-time combined XI?
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Jan 24, 17:27
 Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring on December 26, 2024
Chelsea 1-2 Fulham: Cole Palmer breaks 23-year-old Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink goalscoring record
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer breaks a club goalscoring record set by Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink in their 2-1 loss to Fulham in the Premier League,
Dec 26, 18:06
 Victor Osimhen celebrates after Galatasaray's second goal on September 14, 2024
Victor Osimhen latest: How have Chelsea, Arsenal hopes of signing striker who slayed Spurs been hit by Mauro Icardi's injury?
After downing Tottenham in the Europa League, Sports Mole considers whether a revived Victor Osimhen could finally move to the Premier League during the winter transfer window.
Nov 9, 07:55
 Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 21, 2024.
Chelsea bidding to extend 20-year streak versus Newcastle in EFL Cup fourth round tie
Chelsea will be bidding to extend a 20-year streak when they square off against Newcastle United at St James' Park in the EFL Cup fourth round on Wednesday night.
Oct 30, 11:20
 Manchester City's Rodri poses with the Ballon d'Or trophy on October 28, 2024
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: "This is not a victory for me alone, but for Spanish football"
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that he has realised a dream after winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, but he has insisted that his victory is for Spanish football and not solely for himself.
Oct 29, 08:41
 Erling Haaland in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2024
Man City's Erling Haaland 'makes major decision' over potential Real Madrid move
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is reportedly open to the idea of joining European champions Real Madrid in the future.
Oct 25, 18:06
 Matheus Nunes of Manchester City celebrates on October 18, 2024
Man City break 15-year Man United record in Champions League win over Sparta Prague
Manchester City etch their name in Champions League history following their commanding victory over Sparta Prague on Wednesday night.
Oct 23, 22:46
 Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring their first goal with a balloon on August 22, 2024
Preview:Chelsea vs. Barrow - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Chelsea and Barrow, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 22, 12:24
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