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African Football Legend: Didier Drogba officially retires from football.

Didier Yves Drogba Tébily (French pronunciation: ​ [didje dʁɔɡba]) was born on 11 March 1978). He is an Ivorian retired professional footballer who played as a striker. 

Didier Drogba is the all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team. He is best known for his career at Chelsea, for whom he has scored more goals than any other foreign player and is currently the club's fourth highest goal scorer of all time.

Former Chelsea and Ivory Coast forward Didier Drogba has announced his retirement as a player. Drogba had most recently been playing in the USA with Phoenix Rising, the second-tier club at which he is a co-owner.

He had been expected to announce his retirement following the United Soccer League Cup final defeat to Louisville City earlier this month and he has now taken to social media alongside pictures of himself as a young player to do just that.

"When I think of the last 20 years of my professional career, looking at this picture can't make me more proud of what I've achieved as a player but most importantly how this journey has shaped me as a man," Drogba wrote.

"If anyone tells you your dreams are too big, just say thank you and work harder and smarter to turn them into reality. #alwaysbelieve

"I wanna thank all the players, managers, teams and fans that I have met and made this journey one of a kind!!!

"Also a huuuuge thank you and love to my family, my personal team for supporting me all my career during the ups and downs no matter what.

"Looking forward to the next chapter and hoping God will bless me as much as he did for my football career.

Football Achievements:

He was named African Footballer of the Year twice, winning the accolade in 2006 and 2009. 

The 40-year-old scored 164 goals in 381 appearances in two spells at Stamford Bridge, helping them win the Premier League four times and the Champions League in 2012.

He is the first African player to score 100 Premier League goals.

The first player to score in four (4) separate FA Cup finals.

He won 19 career trophies and a Champions League winning penalty against Bayern Munich.

Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba officially retired from football aged 40.

Total Appearances: 790

Total Goals: 365

Total Assists: 126

In summary, he is

1x Champions League winner

4x Premier League winner

4x FA Cup winner

3x League Cup winner

2x Community Shield winner

2x PL Golden Boot winner

1x Super Lig winner

1x Turkish Cup winner

2x African Player Of the Year

13 Goals in 12 Appearances 🆚 Arsenal

Yet this remains his great moment..

Best of luck Blue LEGEND... (Once a blue Always a blue)

Didier Drogba has retired but his legacy will continue to reign. We hope that one day an African footballer will be able to step up to continue as a world top striker.


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