Didier Drogba

Soccer Player

Birthday March 11, 1978

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Age 46 years old

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About

Striker who was the first African-born player to score 100 goals in the English Premier League and became one of the top scorers in the history of Chelsea soccer. 

Before Fame

When he was five, he lived with his uncle, professional soccer player Michel Goba. He began his professional career at the age of 18 when he signed with Levallois.

Trivia

He was named African Footballer of the Year in 2006 and 2009, and in 2012, he was voted the Chelsea's greatest player ever by the club's fans. 

Family Life

He had three children with his wife Diakite Lalla, whom he married on June 11, 2011, and his two younger brothers Joel and Freddy Drogba began playing soccer competitively as well. 

Associated With

He played with Frank Lampard on Chelsea from 2004 to 2012.