Didier Drogba
Goals: 3 Assists: 0
Didier Drogba, without a shadow of a doubt, is one of the greatest African players of all time. He was the hero of many European nights for Chelsea football club. He played for different clubs but it was during his time at Chelsea that earned him the reputation of one of the world's finest centre-forwards. He was noted for his physical strength, heading technique and the ability to retain possession.
"powerful and intrusive approach made him the lone striker Mourinho grew to admire, and made it nearly impossible for opposing teams to isolate him and freeze him out of the game" - Daily Mirror
In Champions League 2011/2012 semifinals first leg, his left footed goal secured a win for Chelsea. Second-leg ended with the scoreline at 2-2, and his strike in the first leg meant Chelsea advanced to the finals on aggregate. Chelsea won the Champions League that season by beating Bayern Munich in the finals.