MX23RW : Friday, April 25 07:25:12| >> :60:9:9:

Didier Drogba

Born: March 11, 1978 (age 47)

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
© Getty Images
Career History
Senior2004-2012Chelsea
2013-2014Galatasaray
2014-2015Chelsea
International2002-2014Ivory Coast
Sports Mole has 1,213 articles about Didier Drogba. Articles 1 to 40:
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.
41 days ago
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.
41 days ago
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.
42 days ago
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.
44 days ago
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.
49 days ago
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.
53 days ago
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.
53 days ago
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.
58 days ago
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah reacts on February 23, 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.
64 days ago
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.
91 days ago
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,
120 days ago
Chelsea's Petr Cech with the Champions League trophy in 2012
Heidenheim 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.
150 days ago
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.
167 days ago
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.
177 days ago
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.
178 days ago
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.
179 days ago
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.
182 days ago
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.
183 days ago
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.
189 days ago
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.
215 days ago
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with Nicolas Jackson on September 21, 2024
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.
216 days ago
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates winning the Champions League with Real Madrid on May 26, 2018
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.
220 days ago
Chelsea transfers: Toney vs. Osimhen comparison on August 28, 2024
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.
240 days ago
Make Friends press shot
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.
245 days ago
Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024
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.
251 days ago
Arsenal's William Saliba warms up on August 11, 2024
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.
252 days ago
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.
256 days ago
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.
311 days ago
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
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester United's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
329 days ago
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.
341 days ago
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.
342 days ago
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.
344 days ago
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.
354 days ago
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.
1 year ago
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.
1 year ago
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard in action in 2007
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.
1 year ago
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 7, 2024
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.
1 year ago
Noah press shot
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.
1 year ago
Feeder press shot
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.
1 year ago
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen on December 3, 2023
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.
1 year ago
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool33247275314479
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle331851062441859
6Chelsea33169858401857
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Bournemouth3313101052401249
9Fulham33139114845348
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton33121295353048
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Everton33814113440-638
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd33108153846-838
15Wolverhampton WanderersWolves33115174861-1338
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs331141861511037
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3399153755-1836
18Ipswich TownIpswich3349203371-3821
19Leicester CityLeicester3346232773-4618
20Southampton3325262478-5411


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!