Didier Drogba
Born: March 11, 1978 (age 46)
Height: 6' 2" (189cm)
Hometown: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Nationality: 
Ivorian
IvorianPosition: Striker
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| Career History | ||
|---|---|---|
| Senior | 2004-2012 | Chelsea |
| 2013-2014 | Galatasaray | |
| 2014-2015 | Chelsea | |
| International | 2002-2014 | Ivory Coast |
Sports Mole has 1,204 articles about Didier Drogba. Articles 1 to 40:
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 vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Chelsea and Arsenal.
Nov 8, 09:15
Champions League top scorers of all time: Robert Lewandowski on brink of immortality alongside Messi, Ronaldo after Barca brace
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.
Nov 6, 22:44
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
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
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.
Oct 28, 18:42
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, 19:06
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, 23:46
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.
Oct 18, 07:51
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, 13:24
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jackson nets brace
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.
Sep 21, 14:27
Sports Mole's all-time Champions League XI: Messi, Ronaldo, Maldini
Ahead of the start of the new Champions League season, Sports Mole compiles a greatest XI since the competition was revamped in 1992.
Sep 16, 23:32
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.
Aug 28, 12:10
Premier League predictions GW2: Man Utd to lose at Brighton, Arsenal to edge Villa
Sports Mole takes on Max Lewin, drummer of Bristol based indie risers Make Friends, for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek two of the 2024-25 season.
Aug 23, 15:41
Chelsea vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of Premier League blockbuster
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 17, 13:20
Chelsea vs. Man City: Who makes an all-time combined XI alongside Aguero, Hazard?
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
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
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
Chelsea's top goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Chelsea's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Aug 12, 14:00
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 past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester United's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
May 30, 22:15
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
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
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
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
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
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
EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
AFCON 2023: How Nigeria and Ivory Coast have fared in previous AFCON finals
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Nations Cup final, Sports Mole looks back on Nigeria and Ivory Coast's previous appearances in the AFCON decider.
Feb 8, 20:39
Premier League predictions gameweek 20: Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 20 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 29, 18:28
Premier League predictions gameweek 18: Feeder's Taka Hirose vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Feeder's Taka Hirose for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 18 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 21, 15:17
Chelsea 'plan to trigger £112m release clause in new Victor Osimhen contract'
Chelsea are reportedly planning to trigger the £112m release clause in Victor Osimhen's new contract at Napoli.
Dec 14, 16:37
Champions League 40-goal club: Erling Haaland joins elite group in record time
Manchester City's Erling Haaland bursts into the Champions League 40-goal club in record time, while Kylian Mbappe moves level with his former PSG teammate Neymar.
Nov 29, 11:01
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
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe - the top five candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or
Ahead of Monday's 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the top five contenders for this year's prestigious accolade.
Oct 28, 11:39
Mohamed Salah breaks Premier League record in Liverpool win
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player in Premier League history to score or assist in 12 consecutive matches twice after finding the net against West Ham United.
Sep 24, 23:27
Erling Haaland equals Didier Drogba scoring record in Burnley victory
Erling Haaland equals a Premier League scoring record set by Didier Drogba after netting a brace in Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Aug 11, 23:50
Preview: MLS All-Star vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between MLS All-Star and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 17, 13:47
Inter Miami officially unveil Lionel Messi
Inter Miami officially announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner expected to make his debut on July 21.
Jul 15, 19:25
Preview: Zambia vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Zambia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 15, 07:10
