What national team did Drogba play for?

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (born 11 March 1978) is an Ivorian retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team.

Where did Drogba go after Chelsea?

Drogba left for China and followed that stint by spending two years in Turkey with Galatasary. Another season and another Premier League title with Chelsea further cemented his legacy before Drogba left to finish his career in the United States.

What did Drogba do for his country?

Didier Drogba: Former Chelsea striker awarded honorary degree for charitable work in Ivory Coast. Didier Drogba has been awarded an honorary degree by an Ivory Coast university for his charitable work in the country, alongside his footballing contributions.

Who converted Drogba to a striker?

Didier Drogba believes that Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho made him become one of Europe's most feared strikers.

Which war did Drogba stop?

In 2007, Drogba ended a 5-year civil war in his country, Cote d'Ivoire by scoring a goal, that helped them win a match against Madagascar. He asked that the game be played in Bouake, a rebel stronghold then got on his knees & pleaded with rebels to drop their arms, and they did.

How old was Drogba when he came back to Chelsea?

The 21-year-old Belgium striker, who joined Chelsea for £18m in 2011, has spent the last two seasons on loan at West Bromwich Albion and Everton, and Mourinho has not given the impression that he fully trusts him.

How did Didier Drogba stop a civil war?

Drogba's actions instigated dramatic change in the country. The video clip of his speech was played day and night on Ivorian television and eventually, it moved the two warring sides to the negotiating table, where a ceasefire was signed.

Is Drogba a Premier League legend?

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has been inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame for his performances during his time at Stamford Bridge. The Ivorian was nominated and fans were given a vote as six new players were inducted after the round of voting.

When did Didier Drogba leave Chelsea?

The striker confirmed that he is leaving the club when his contract runs out at the end of June. The 34-year-old Ivory Coast international has spent eight years at Chelsea, scoring 157 goals in 341 appearances, and helped the Blues to win 10 titles.

How many golden boots does Drogba have?

Most Golden Boots in Premier League

Robin van Persie, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, Michael Owen, Didier Drogba and Mohamed Salah each have 2 Golden Boots in Premier League. No other player has more than 1 Golden Boot in Premier League.

Did Drogba win the Golden Boot?

Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has pipped Wayne Rooney to the Premier League Golden Boot after scoring a hat-trick in his side's 8-0 win over Wigan. The 32-year-old finished the campaign with 29 goals in 33 appearances, three more than Manchester United's Rooney.

Is Drogba a coach?

Didier Drogba was offered Chelsea coaching job in summer but rejected it in bid to become Ivory Coast FA chief. DIDIER DROGBA turned down a "perfect" coaching job with Chelsea because he has his heart set on taking over as president of the Ivory Coast FA .

How does the Drogba Foundation help them?

The Didier Drogba Foundation provides financial and material support in both health and education to people in Africa. The Didier Drogba Foundation provides financial and material support in both health and education to people in Africa.

What does Didier Drogba do now?

He also captained them at the 2006, 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cup finals. Upon retiring from playing Drogba has continued his charity work with the foundation which he set up in 2007 which provides financial and material support in both health and education to people in Africa.

How many trophies did Drogba win at Chelsea?

As well as the four Premier League titles, he won four FA Cups, three League Cups and, in the most dramatic and glorious of circumstances, the Champions League. He was named Chelsea's Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year and won the Premier League Golden Boot twice.

What was Drogba's childhood name?

Didier Drogba was born with the full name Didier Yves Drogba Tébily on March 11, 1978.

How many Premier League titles did Drogba win?

"For me, it's Drogba just for the fact that he has four Premier League titles, four FA cups, nine goals in nine cup finals, one Champions League title and 177 goals for Chelsea, that is for me," Shearer said as quoted by the London World.

Who has the highest Golden Boot in football history?

Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12).

Did Michael Owen play for Stoke?

Michael James Owen (born 14 December 1979) is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker for Liverpool, Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Manchester United and Stoke City, as well as for the England national team.