Drogba is a member of the Bété people. He was born in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, and at the age of five was sent to France by his parents to live with his uncle, Michel Goba, … See more

As the talisman of the team Drogba contributed to the Ivory Coast qualifying for its first ever FIFA World Cup, held in Germany in 2006. Following the victory over Sudan that clinched World Cup qualification he also played a pivotal role in helping to end the See more

Personal and family life
Drogba was married to Lalla Diakité, a Malian woman whom he met in Paris, and the couple had three children together. His eldest son, Isaac, … See more

Chelsea
• Most goals scored by a non-English player: 164 goals.
• Most goals scored in Cup Finals: 9 goals. See more

Le Mans
When Drogba finished school he moved to the city Le Mans to study accountancy at university and changed clubs, becoming an apprentice at Ligue 2 club Le Mans. However, his first two years there were marred by injuries … See more

Given his relatively late breakthrough into professional football, Drogba has often been described as a late bloomer, having signed his first professional contract with Le Mans at … See more

Marseille
• UEFA Cup runner-up: 2003–04
Chelsea
• Premier League: 2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10 See more