Didier Drogba is a professional footballer in England.
Didier Yves Drogba Tébily ( [ didje dʁɔɡba ] ; born 11 March 1978 ) is an Ivorian professional footballer who plays as a striker for American club Phoenix Rising FC . 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 . The West African Footballer of the Year , or The Best of the Best was an association football award .