“He’s just an overhyped player, nothing really special about him, i don’t rate him much”- Chelsea legend Didier Drogba claims 22-years old Chelsea star is nothing special
“He’s just an overhyped player, nothing really special about him, I don’t rate him much,” Chelsea icon Didier Drogba says of the 22-year-old Chelsea star.
Didier Drogba, a great figure in African and world football, etched his name into the history books while playing for the Ivory Coast national team and Premier League side Chelsea.
The former Ivory Coast captain’s ability to score under duress was demonstrated by his status as the only player to score in three different League Cup finals.
Drogba scored four goals in three EFL Cup finals while playing for Chelsea, including one against Liverpool in 2005, one against Tottenham in 2008, and a brace against Arsenal in 2007.
The Chelsea great was instrumental in the Blues’ two victories in those three finals.
Having scored in four FA Cup finals
Drogba is the only player to have scored in four FA Cup finals, showcasing his big-game brilliance. His goals in these key games were not only about quantity, but also about quality and impact on the game’s outcome.
Drogba scored three FA Cup final goals between 2007 and 2010, as well as another in the 2012 final, as Chelsea won all four trophies.
In the same season, scoring and winning in both English domestic cup finals
Another significant achievement that underlines Drogba’s clutchness in high-pressure situations occurred during the 2006/07 season.
Drogba accomplished an unprecedented accomplishment in English football by scoring in and winning both the FA Cup and the League Cup in the same season, demonstrating his all-around abilities and capacity to deliver when it counts the most.
The Ivorian hero scored twice against Arsenal in the League Cup final and once against Manchester United in the FA Cup final that same season, both times scoring the game-winning goal.
Drogba’s records attest to his extraordinary ability during his playing career. His combination of physicality, skill, and clutch performances in crucial circumstances helped him establish himself as a formidable player and cult legend among Chelsea fans.
These records highlight not only his own excellence, but also his critical contributions to his team’s victory.
