The Ivorian celebrates his 37th birthday.
Chelsea hero Didier Drogba turns 37-years-old today, and in celebration we remind ourselves of the Ivorian’s top five sensational moments in a Blues shirt – including the stunning Champions League final in Munich.
The legendary striker certainly knew how to step up on the big stage – take a look at the Stamford Bridge hero’s amazing highlights…
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Vs. Everton – 2006/07
Possibly Drogba’s greatest strike in a Chelsea shirt – the most sublime control and finish saw this stunning volley hit the back of the net from 30 yards – giving Toffees keeper Tim Howard no chance.
FA Cup semi-final 2012 vs. Tottenham Hotspur
New boss Andre Villas-Boas had a torrid time in the managerial hot-seat at Stamford Bridge in the 2012/13 season, eventually being sacked, but unbelievably interim boss Roberto Di Matteo led the team to Champions League and FA Cup glory.
This vintage strike from Drogba sent the Blues into the final in style.
Champions League semi-final 2012 vs. Barcelona
Petr Cech was swamped by the Barca attack for the whole night, but sensationally they just could not find the back of the net.
Boy were they made to pay – on the counter-attack, a cross from Ramires slightly behind the Ivorian was buried home, and eventually the Blues went on to win with a 2-2 draw at the Camp Nou in the second-leg.
The rest is history…
FA Cup final 2007 vs. Manchester United
The only player to score in all four FA Cup finals played in during his career, but this finish was his greatest in the cup competition.
The Blues had been beaten to the Premier League title by Manchester United, and were knocked out of the Champions League, meaning the club were desperate for glory at Wembley Stadium.
Champions League final vs. Bayern Munich
A moment that will live forever in the memories of all football fans – then Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo and his side were the undoubted underdogs of the final against Bayern Munich – but they should never have been underestimated with the man for the big stage in the team.
Thomas Muller gave the German giants the lead with just seven minutes to play, almost breaking the hearts of the Blues faithful. But then this happened…