Didier Drogba voted as the best Ligue 1 striker this century despite mere two-season stint

Chelsea legend Didier Drogba is widely regarded as one of fiercest strikers in history of Premier League, having won several accoles with Blues during his eight seasons at Stamford Bridge. However, he has w also been voted as striker of  last 20 years by fans in Ligue 1 despite fact that he has spent just two seasons in French league. 

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Didier Drogba beats Ibrahimovic to Ligue 1 striker of century award

Didier Drogba played a total of two seasons in Ligue 1 - a season each with Guingamp and Marseille before he was signed by Premier League heavyweights Chelsea for a reported fee of £24 million ($29 million) in 2004. former Ivory Coast striker was in for a tough contest from Zlatan Ibrahimovic, bagging 51% of total 40,094 votes polled. As compared to Drogba, Ibrahimovic spent more time in Ligue 1, playing a total of four seasons with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). Drogba also beat likes of Karim Benzema, Fernando Morientes, Alexander Frei and Pauleta.

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Didier Drogba achievements: ex striker played for Guingamp, Marseille

Didier Drogba played a total of 69 league games during his two-season stint in Ligue 1, managing to score 36 goals in all. In comparison to Premier League legend, Ibrahimovic's four-season PSG stint saw him make 122 league appearances in all. He scored an amazing 113 goals for French giants in Ligue 1. 

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Didier Drogba achievements: Chelsea legend expresses gratitude on Twitter

Didier Drogba took to Twitter to express his happiness on being proclaimed Ligue 1 striker of last 20 years. He expressed his gratitude towards Guingamp and Marseille, attributing this award to his two former clubs. Drogba also lauded or strikers who were contesting for award saying that he h great respect for strikers who played in Ligue 1. 

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