Didier Drogba

Didier Drogba

athlete Ivory Coast

Didier Drogba is a retired Ivorian footballer widely regarded as one of the greatest African players of all time. He is best known for his time at Chelsea FC, where he became a club legend, winning numerous Premier League titles and the UEFA Champions League. Drogba was known for his powerful presence, goal-scoring ability, and leadership on the pitch. His contributions to football extend beyond the club level; he has been a vital figure for the Ivory Coast national team, leading them in multiple Africa Cup of Nations tournaments and the FIFA World Cup. Drogba’s legacy in football is marked not only by his achievements but also by his philanthropic efforts in his home country.

Born on Mar 11, 1977 (47 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
321,463
Power
3,310$
Sentiment
8.02
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 2 8.50 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 36,765 $2,700,000 1,462$
North Macedonia 1 5.00 0.16% +0% 2,083,374 3,235 $12,800 20$
Costa Rica 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 5,094,118 3,158 $62,000 38$
Dominican Republic 1 9.00 0.07% +0% 10,847,910 7,400 $89,000 61$
Argentina 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 45,195,774 18,998 $450,000 189$
Venezuela 1 9.00 0.06% +0% 28,435,943 18,078 $48,000 31$
Turkey 1 8.00 0.03% +0% 84,339,067 27,890 $720,000 238$
Netherlands 1 7.00 0.06% +0% 17,134,872 9,525 $907,000 504$
Greece 1 8.00 0.04% +0% 10,423,054 4,265 $190,000 78$
Norway 1 8.00 0.07% +0% 5,421,241 3,736 $403,000 278$
Iceland 1 9.00 0.08% +0% 341,243 279 $24,000 20$
Nigeria 1 9.00 0.04% +0% 206,139,589 88,019 $448,000 191$
Ghana 1 9.00 0.16% +0% 31,072,945 49,796 $67,000 107$
Liberia 1 5.00 0.47% +0% 5,057,681 23,524 $3,000 14$
Egypt 1 5.00 0.03% +0% 102,334,404 26,796 $303,000 79$
Totals 16 621,807,226 321,464 $6,426,800 3,310$
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Recent Mentions

Egypt Egypt: Didier Drogba is a legendary footballer from Ivory Coast who never won the Africa Cup of Nations despite his illustrious career. 5

Youm7: صائمون عن المجد (3).. حلم دروجبا ينهار فى التتويج بالأميرة السمراء

Ghana Ghana: Didier Drogba defended Jose Mourinho, stating he is not a racist and has known him for 25 years. 9

Daily Graphic – state-owned Ghanaian newspaper, est. 1950: Drogba defends Mourinho amid accusations of racism

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Didier Drogba was among the players to come to the defence of Mourinho after Galatasaray’s complaint, calling the Portuguese his 'dad'. 9

The Guardian: José Mourinho takes legal action against Galatasaray after accusation of racism | José Mourinho

Liberia Liberia: Weah could have leveraged his global connections to secure funding for a state-of-the-art national football center, similar to what Didier Drogba has done in Côte d'Ivoire. 5

Daily Observer – leading Liberian newspaper, est. 1981: George Weah’s Football Legacy in Liberia: A Tale of Contradictions and Missed Opportunities | Commentaries

Venezuela Venezuela: Didier Drogba defended José Mourinho, stating that he has known him for 25 years and believes he is not racist. 9

El Nacional: Drogba defiende a Mourinho: «No es racista»

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Didier Drogba defended José Mourinho, stating he has known him for 25 years and does not believe he is racist. 9

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Didier Drogba y Michael Essien defienden a Mourinho de acusaciones de racismo

Nigeria Nigeria: Drogba also threw his support behind Mourinho, dismissing the racism claims as baseless. 9

The Punch: Racist label on Mourinho baseless, Mikel Obi defends ex-manager

Argentina Argentina: Didier Drogba defended his former coach José Mourinho against accusations of racism. 9

Clarín: la fuerte defensa de una exestrella del fútbol mundial que llama "mi padre" al DT portugués