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Didier Drogba

Born: March 11, 1978 (age 46)

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 1,205 articles about Didier Drogba. Articles 1 to 40:
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Nov 26, 14:15
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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
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Chelsea vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca on September 21, 2024.
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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.
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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.
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Chelsea's Cole Palmer and Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes pictured on March 11, 2024
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Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
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Erling Haaland in action for Manchester City on October 1, 2024
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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is reportedly open to the idea of joining European champions Real Madrid in the future.
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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.
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Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Chelsea on February 25, 2024
Chelsea vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Liverpool.
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Nicolas Jackson scores two goals and provides an assist to fire Chelsea to a commanding 3-0 away win over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
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Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
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Ahead of the start of the new Champions League season, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
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Chelsea transfer targets: Victor Osimhen vs. Ivan Toney comparison
Both Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen have been considered by big-spending Chelsea, so Sports Mole looks at which striker they should sign.
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Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
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Ahead of Sunday's Premier League opener between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from the histories of both clubs.
Aug 17, 13:01
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William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 16, 12:00
Frank Lampard in action for Chelsea in 2014
Chelsea's top goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Chelsea's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
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Chelsea celebrate winning the 2012 Champions League final.
Chelsea Champions League hero announces retirement
A Chelsea player who helped the Blues to their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2012 announces his retirement.
Jun 18, 13:27
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on May 22, 2004
Manchester United's past FA Cup finals
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May 30, 22:15
Didier Drogba with the Champions League trophy in 2012.
Can you name Chelsea's 2012 Champions League-winning squad?
To mark the 12th anniversary of Chelsea's maiden Champions League triumph, Sports Mole challenges you to name Roberto Di Matteo's squad.
May 19, 11:15
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the match ball after the match after scoring four goals on April 15, 2024
Cole Palmer out to break Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba record on final day
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer will have the opportunity to surpass Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard in Sunday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
May 18, 13:36
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on May 15, 2024
Cole Palmer equals Chelsea Premier League record in Brighton & Hove Albion win
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer equals a club Premier League record with his opening goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 15, 23:33
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024
Palmer matches Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink record in West Ham United thrashing
Cole Palmer matches Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's record of achieving 30 goal contributions in his first season at the club.
May 6, 16:59
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the match ball after the match after scoring four goals on April 15, 2024
Cole Palmer smashes Chelsea records in four-goal Everton showing
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer sets two new records with a four-goal haul in Monday's commanding 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 15, 23:24
Ashley Cole in action for Chelsea in 2014
Arsenal, Chelsea legend inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is the next inductee into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, becoming the 22nd player to be included.
Mar 25, 14:24
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard in action in 2007
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Napoli forward Victor Osimhen on December 3, 2023
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Dec 14, 16:37
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after the match on November 28, 2023
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Nov 29, 11:01
Alex Song pictured in 2012
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Alex Song retires from football aged 36
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Cameroon midfielder Alex Song announces his retirement from football at the age of 36.
Nov 14, 20:52
Argentina's Lionel Messi on October 17, 2023
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe - the top five candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or
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Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah pictured on September 16, 2023
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Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring against Burnley on August 11, 2023
Erling Haaland equals Didier Drogba scoring record in Burnley victory
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Arsenal players look dejected after Julio Enciso scores for Brighton & Hove Albion on May 14, 2023
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Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
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1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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