Didier Drogba

Ivory Coast · Striker · Gen 2 · Zidane & Ronaldinho · Peak 2004-2012

Physically dominant striker with a clutch instinct for the biggest games

Nicknames The Drog, Drogs

80.2OVR#166 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

“Didier arrived at Stamford Bridge for £24million, but he is probably the best-value Chelsea player ever. Didier the man is just as great as Didier the player.”
— José Mourinho, Chelsea coach · 2015 · source

Category averages

  • Speed78.2
  • Shooting84.6
  • Passing68.9
  • Ball Control79.5
  • Movement77.6
  • Football IQ80.5
  • Defending Skill35.7
  • Physical83.8
  • Mental88.3
  • Career85.2

Top 10 attributes

  1. Big-Game Temperament99
  2. Strength95
  3. Hold-up Play95
  4. Determination95
  5. Shot Power94
  6. Aerial Duels94
  7. Heading92
  8. Finishing90
  9. Attacking Positioning90
  10. Leadership90

Real records

These ratings are set from the measured data below.

All 64 attributes

Speed 78.2

  • Top Speed83
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball79
  • Knock-on & Run81
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 84.6

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power94
  • Long Shots82
  • Volleys84
  • Curve72
  • Penalties84
  • Heading92
  • Direct Free Kicks ●84
  • Shooting Creativity84
  • Acrobatics80

Passing 68.9

  • Short Passing76
  • Long Passing62
  • Through Balls70
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play86
  • Vision72
  • Set-Piece Delivery56

Ball Control 79.5

  • Dribbling76
  • Possession87
  • First Touch82
  • Skills & Tricks70
  • Weak Foot76
  • Press Resistance86

Movement 77.6

  • Off-the-Ball Movement80
  • Runs in Behind82
  • Attacking Positioning90
  • Anticipation84
  • Recovery Runs52

Football IQ 80.5

  • Decision Making84
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management82
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 35.7

  • Defensive Positioning40
  • Marking36
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle42
  • Sliding Tackle32
  • Offside Trap32

Physical 83.8

  • Strength95
  • Stamina81
  • Agility69
  • Balance74
  • Recovery74
  • Reactions84
  • Hold-up Play95
  • Aerial Duels94
  • Aggression88

Mental 88.3

  • Big-Game Temperament99
  • Leadership90
  • Selflessness82
  • Concentration84
  • Determination95
  • Tactical Discipline80

Career 85.2

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity86
  • Achievements78
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty90

Profile

Born
11 March 1978
Height
189 cm
Weight
91 kg
Foot
Right
Career
1998–2018
Prime
2004-2012

Club career

  • 1998–2002 Le Mans
  • 2002–2003 Guingamp
  • 2003–2004 Marseille
  • 2004–2012 Chelsea
  • 2012–2013 Shanghai Shenhua
  • 2013–2014 Galatasaray
  • 2014–2015 Chelsea
  • 2015–2016 Montreal Impact
  • 2017–2018 Phoenix Rising

Honours

European Cup / Champions League 1

2012 Chelsea

League title · Premier League Chelsea 4

2004–05, 2005–06, 2009–10, 2014–15

League title · Süper Lig Galatasaray 1

2012–13

FA Cup 4

2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2011–12

League Cup 3

2004–05, 2006–07, 2014–15

Community Shield 2

2005, 2009

African Footballer of the Year 2

2006, 2009

Premier League Golden Boot 2

2006–07, 2009–10

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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