How many times did Drogba play for Chelsea?

Didier Drogba

Personal information
1998–2002	Le Mans	64
2002–2003	Guingamp	45
2003–2004	Marseille	35
2004–2012	Chelsea	226

How many did Drogba score for Chelsea?

16 goals
Drogba scored 16 goals in 40 games for Chelsea in his first season: 10 in the Premiership, five in the Champions League and one in the League Cup final.

When was Didier Drogba at Chelsea?

2004
Didier Drogba signed for Chelsea from Marseille in 2004 as a big man with a growing reputation. He left eight years later a true legend but returned in 2014 to help the club collect a fourth Premier League title.

How long did Didier Drogba play for Chelsea?

about 10 years
Drogba stayed at Chelsea for about 10 years. Drogba was a member of Côte d’Ivoire’s national team and was their top scorer with 65 goals in 105 appearances.

Why did Drogba leave Chelsea?

According to The Daily Star, Drogba said: “I wanted to put an end to all the speculation and confirm that I am leaving Chelsea. It has been a very difficult decision for me to make and I am very proud of what we have achieved but the time is right for a new challenge for me.”

Is Drogba better than Rooney?

According to a poll ran on our own official Facebook page, 52% of supporters believe that Wayne Rooney was a better Premier League player than Didier Drogba. Rooney played in 491 matches compared to Drogba’s 254, giving them an almost identical rate of goals-per-game (0.42 and 0.41 respectively).

Is Drogba a doctor?

Former Chelsea FC player, African football monument Didier Drogba is now an honorary doctor in his native country, the Ivory Coast. Indeed, the honorary degree was awarded to him by the universities of African Science and Technology Universities Network (EQUIP). This title represents the highest honorary distinction.

Who is Chelsea all time highest goal scorer?

Frank Lampard
Frank Lampard is Chelsea’s record goalscorer, scoring 211 goals in total.

When did Didier Drogba score his 99th goal for Chelsea?

Drogba scored his 99th Premier League goal for Chelsea on 25 February 2012, in a 3–0 win over Bolton Wanderers. Drogba scored his 100th Premier League goal for Chelsea on 10 March 2012, in a 1–0 win over Stoke City. He is the first African player to reach that landmark.

How old was Didier Drogba when he made his professional debut?

After playing in youth teams, Drogba made his professional debut aged 18 for Ligue 2 club Le Mans, and signed his first professional contract aged 21.

When did Didier Drogba get a concussion against Norwich?

While playing against Norwich City on 27 August 2011, Drogba suffered a concussion in a collision with Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy.