5 most successful footballers from nations currently ranked outside the top 50

#1 Didier Drogba ( Côte d'Ivoire, currently ranked 61st)

Didier Drogba for Chelsea F.C.

Just like Yaya Toure, the emergence of Didier Drogba was instrumental to the golden age of Ivorian football. The Ivorian retired professional first came under the spotlight during his days at Chelsea.

The 41-year-old was once a lethal striker who frightened several reputed defenders during his glittering days at Chelsea Football Club. For the Premier League side, he not only recorded 104 goals but also became 4th in Chelsea's all-time top goal-scorers' list.

Despite winning four Premier League, one UEFA Champions League, and four FA Cup titles, the goal-poacher was unable to steer the ‘Golden Generation’ of Côte d'Ivoire towards any international trophies. However, he did receive many individuals awards from the region.

Drogba won the African Footballer of the Year twice in 2006 and 2009 and got featured in Africa Cup of Nations Team of the Tournament in 2006, 2008, and 2012 respectively.

While it is true that Chelsea remain one of the greatest clubs in Europe without Didier Drogba, it would not be too harsh to say that the Blues have not found a suitable replacement for Didier Dogba yet.