English full name: Didier Yves Drogba Tiberius
Cantonese translation: Doba
Nicknames: Warcraft, Tito, Big Black, Drog, Didi, Topdrog, Andy Lau, Africa, Jerry Yan, Africa [1].
Position on the court: center
Constellation: Pisces
Height: 189cm
Weight: 9 1kg[2]
Club: Le Mans, Angang, Marseille, Chelsea.
Current club: Shanghai Shenhua Club.
National team jersey number: 1 1 club jersey number: 1 1 (former 15)
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Sports career
Juvenile career
The football history of C? te d 'Ivoire can be divided into two periods-pre-Drogba era and Drogba era. In the past, the football stars in this country included Boko, Fofana, Dixie and Bakayoko, but none of them can bring such great influence and luck to Ivorian football as today's team captain Drogba. Maybe Drogba has unparalleled athletic talent. He was born in Yubugong, one of the poorest suburbs of the capital Abidjan. When he was only five years old, he went to France with his uncle michel goba, a former international player.
In Chelsea's time (14 photos)
The young Drogba came to France and played right-back for the local youth team. Since then, he has frequently gone to various small clubs. He quickly followed in his uncle's footsteps. 199 1 year, 13-year-old Drogba joined Bleton's Wanne Club and soon occupied a place in the team competition. He also realized that as a professional player, he could support himself. His next step is to join Levallois-Pere, a suburb of Paris. Although he is very young, he already has excellent physical quality. He honed his skills here. At that time, in the youth training center of the team, Drogba often took his teammates to continue practicing after training.
It was not until 19 that I received the trial notice from Paris Saint-Germain. Although Saint-Germain didn't accept him in the end, he got a professional contract in Le Mans, France. From 65438 to 0997, he started his career in Le Mans, the French second division, and experienced five years of ups and downs. Due to frequent injuries, he only scored 12 goals in 64 games, but this is enough to attract the attention of Gan Gang, who has just entered the first division. After joining the team, Drogba and Malouda formed a sharp forward line. He scored 65,438+07 goals and successfully became an international player in C? te d 'Ivoire.
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Flag with Drogba's head on it "At that time, I only knew how to play football, but I didn't know what life was. I have played in Abbeville, Le Mans, Angang, Paris, Marseille, almost all France. I started playing football at the age of 6, and I didn't really start thinking about whether I should become a professional player until I was 20. Even when there is no hope of further study, I have never seriously considered whether life has always been carefree. " Fortunately, the setbacks in the following years turned Drogba from an ignorant teenager into a "mature" familiar with the world.
Because of his success in Angang, Drogba has also become an outstanding figure in French football, and he has been called by Paris Saint-Germain, Marseille, Lyon and Monaco. Mourinho's scouts immediately introduced the African star to Mourinho, who was still coaching at Porto. Mourinho realized his ability, but just as Porto was about to take action, Marseille stole Drogba first.
Drogba's arrival was questioned by this prestigious team with a long history, but the striker responded to those criticisms and soon became the darling of this seaside city. Those demanding Marseille fans regard him as their hero, and he has become one of the most famous foreign stars in the French league. After he moved from Angang to Marseille, his goal-scoring ability has not diminished. Drogba scored 18 in the league in 2003-04 and1in the two European cups. Marseille also entered the UEFA Cup final in 2003-04 season without being optimistic in advance. The extraordinary achievements of Ivorians made him. And won the title of the best player in Ligue 1 in the 2003-04 season and was elected French Footballer of the Year.
Blue army Warcraft
Drogba helped Chelsea win the Premier League title in just one season, 19 league goals, 1 1 European goals, enough to attract the attention of billionaire Abramovich. In the 2004-05 season, Chelsea boss and head coach Jose Mourinho dug Drogba from Marseille to London. Of course, it's expensive. His value has reached 32 million euros. Drogba's high transfer fee is the second highest in the history of League One, second only to Manchester United's transfer to Rooney. After joining the Blues, Didier Drogba and eidur gudjohnsen once became the first choice for attacking in the frontcourt. His speed, strength and skill are so perfect that such a striker has not appeared at Stamford Bridge for a long time. His heading ability has also been well demonstrated in the Premier League, which made him quickly integrate into the atmosphere of the Premier League. Didier Drogba did well in Chelsea, scoring 65,438+00 in the league and winning the Premier League title for Chelsea this season.
Drogba's iconic celebration of the following 2005-06 season, Chelsea's defending Premier League champion with Drogba. Its strong physique, amazing explosive power, excellent physical fitness and good running position make it difficult for defenders to defend. Drogba has always been a nightmare for top defenders, because he is not famous for his fancy movements, but for his cheetah-like speed and lion-like physique, which makes the defenders far behind and very practical. The sense of smell in front of the door is excellent and decisive, which makes even the best goalkeeper helpless. Coupled with his powerful impact and devastating terror, he was nicknamed "Warcraft". Mourinho has always publicly emphasized the importance of Drogba to the team, and he reiterated this view until he left Stamford Bridge.
National elephant king
Ivory Coast football symbolizes Didier Drogba's success, which is also reflected in the national team. C? te d 'Ivoire is also called Ivory Coast because it is famous for its rich elephants and ivory. Drogba is undoubtedly the leader of this team.
In 2003, under the leadership of Robert Nouzaret, he participated in the national team's first match against South Africa. Drogba didn't score, but it marked that he stepped onto the stage of international football and was the first step of his national team legend.
Subsequently, under the leadership of Drogba, C? te d 'Ivoire made history continuously. On June 5438+ 10, 2005, they beat Cameroon with Eto 'o, qualified for the World Cup in Africa, and entered the World Cup for the first time. In February, 2006, they reached the African Nations Cup finals historically, and lost to the host country Egypt in the penalty shootout, and won the runner-up. Among them, Drogba undoubtedly played a vital role.
When Didier Drogba and Toure were in the 2006 World Cup in Germany, there were also many contradictions in the domestic football association, and the funds of the national team mysteriously disappeared several times. It is under such an unstable background that African elephants began their first World Cup trip and will soon face Argentina. Despite Drogba's good wishes, he knows very well that just winning some games will not help ease the domestic situation, but he believes that during the World Cup, China will put aside contradictions and cheer for the national team together. Drogba said: "We can't grasp the domestic political situation. I'm not even sure how much help winning the game will bring to the country. However, we can send a clear signal to China that we are a unified country and make everyone proud of us. If we are United, we can do well and finally show the strength of our country. " Therefore, Drogba got a new nickname-Tito. He is as tough and arrogant as the leader of the former Yugoslavia, and like Tito, he is becoming a new spiritual pillar of his people.
According to the staffing, C? te d 'Ivoire is strong enough to win the qualifying places of any group except this group. However, surrounded by two football powers, the Netherlands and Argentina, and Serbia and Montenegro, the originator of "European Latin School", the road in C? te d 'Ivoire is doomed to be bumpy. Unfortunately, I finally bid farewell to the 2006 World Cup in Germany with a score of 1 win and 2 losses.
20 10 in the warm-up match between ivory coast and Japan before the world cup in south Africa on June 4th, Japanese central defender Li Dou Tanaka hit his knee on Drogba's forearm, resulting in his right ulna fracture. Drogba came back in a flash just 65,438+00 days after the operation. In fact, for the sake of his health and career, Drogba didn't have to take such a big risk to rush out, but the sense of national honor in Warcraft prompted him to make a quick comeback. In his eyes, the interests of the team and national honor are supreme, far higher than personal interests. As early as the 2006 World Cup qualifying, Drogba led all the players to kneel in the dressing room. He prayed that all parties in the crisis in C? te d 'Ivoire would lay down their arms and restore peace. For an athlete, he is not only conscientious and conscientious on the court, but also always pays attention to the domestic economy and people's livelihood. Such a player definitely deserves people's eternal respect.
20 1 1 season, the authoritative British media "GOAL》Sports launched a vote to select Chelsea's best player this season. It turns out that Drogba took it
Drogba (15) was elected with a high vote of 53.02%, Ivanovic ranked second with 28. 13%, and Ashley Cole ranked third with 18.85%. Due to the authority of this media, this voting result basically predicted the official fan selection initiated by Chelsea in advance.
This season, Drogba has made 43 appearances for Chelsea in various competitions, with an appearance time of 3,242 minutes and an average appearance of 75.4 minutes. He scored 13 goals (including League 1 1, Champions League 2) and contributed 15 assists (League 13, Champions League 2), ranking second in the Premier League assists list, second only to Manchester United. In addition, Drogba shot the most times among Premier League players, 150 times, of which 5 1 time. Drogba called on his teammates to cheer. He said: "We all want to win the last game of next season, and we will fight to the last 1 minute. This is the best way for us to give back to our fans. Besides, we are willing to repay Ancelotti with a victory. His work is very hard. I hope he can walk out of Goodison Park with a smile, which is my favorite place. "
On behalf of the national team: made 6 appearances1time and scored 42 goals. Among them, the World Cup scored a goal against Argentina and a goal against Brazil.
Uncontrollable
Ivorians have a brave and ruthless character. When he was still playing in Marseille, Drogba stood up for the bullied Maurice and beat up the problem striker Mido on the training ground. On June 5438+ 10, 2003, Team also reported the scandal that Didier Drogba and the former French international had a big fight for a parking space. After coming to the Premier League, the magnificent atmosphere of West London and the spotlight of Stamford Bridge gave Ivorians a reason to gather. The fundamental reason why Drogba became a man with his tail between his legs came from the maintenance of Mourinho's authority. Drogba has always been obedient to Mourinho's teaching.
Five controversial moments of Warcraft
1 Chelsea 1- 1 Barcelona were eliminated in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final in May 2009.
After the referee blew the final whistle, the Ivory Coast striker rushed out of the bench. He was obviously angry and wanted to settle accounts with Henning, a Norwegian. The referee was not soft, and immediately showed him a yellow card. Drogba was persuaded by his teammates to leave. But a few seconds later, before Henin was about to enter the player's channel, Drogba rushed over again and pointed at the referee's nose, but he didn't get a response. After the referee "escaped" into the locker room, Drogba still insisted on swearing at the fans all over the world for the camera: the referee is so fucking shameful and so fucking unfair.
In May 2008, Chelsea lost to Manchester United on penalties in the Champions League final.
In last season's Champions League final, Chelsea lost to Manchester United in the penalty shoot-out. Warcraft himself was sent off for taking nemanja vidic in 1 17 minutes of extra time, becoming the second player in the history of the Champions League final to receive a red card, which made Chelsea lack an important referee in the penalty shoot-out. Rooney laughed at Drogba, saying that his mind was "not always clear".
3 In June 2008, Chelsea lost to Burnley in the League Cup 5438+065438+ 10.
In the game, Drogba scored in the 27th minute, but was attacked by fans' coins. Drogba immediately fought back. He pointed his middle finger at the opposite fans, then picked up the coins in the stadium and threw them at the audience. Although no one was injured, this move violated the ethics of the stadium. Drogba apologized immediately afterwards, saying it was an unintentional move, but the police and the Football Association didn't think so. As a result, he was suspended for three games.
February 4th, 2005 Champions League 1/8 Final Chelsea 1-2 Barcelona.
Ten minutes after halftime, Didier Drogba was sent off by Fricks. Judging from the slow motion of the replay, the Ivorians' foul on Barcelona goalkeeper Valdez was self-protection, and Fricks's penalty was indeed too heavy. After the game, Mourinho attacked the referee, the fans issued death threats, and the Swedish referee was forced to announce his retirement from football.
February 5, 2006 Premier League Chelsea 1- 1 Arsenal
In the 64th minute, Drogba made contact with Lehmann in Arsenal's restricted area, and then he made a very exaggerated fall to the ground. Then the Ivorians got up and rushed to the German goalkeeper, and there was a dispute between them. The referee played 50 boards each and showed a yellow card. Mourinho has publicly stated that Drogba is a striker who likes diving after he stopped coaching Chelsea.