he signed his first professional contract at the age of 21 it was not until the 2002-03 season that he realized his potential, scoring 17 goals in 34 appearances in Ligue 1 for Guingamp.
Drogba moved to Chelsea next season for a record fee of 24 million, making him the most expensive Ivory Coast player in history.
Didier Drogba was born in Abidjan, Cote d'Ivoire and at the age of five was sent to France by his parents to live with his uncle, Michel Goba, a professional footballer.
Drogba finished school he changed cities to study accounting in college and he had to change clubs, is apprenticed to Ligue 2 club Le Mans.
