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Is Didier Drogba married and does he have any children?


DIDIER Drogba is known for being a football ace, thanks to his impressive career at Chelsea.

But his life away from the pitch is often a hot topic of conversation, especially when it comes to his love life.

Didier Drogba with girlfriend Gabrielle LemaireCredit: Getty

Who is Didier Drogba’s girlfriend Gabrielle Lemaire?

Didier Drogba isn’t married anymore, but he does have a long term girlfriend.

The Chelsea legend is in a relationship with Gabrielle Lemaire.

According to her Instagram profile she is an entrepreneur, and CEO of Barons Agence Consil En Communication.

Drogba and Gabrielle went public in early 2022, when they attended a Formula E race together in Saudi Arabia.

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The former footballer also often posts pictures of them enjoying their time together.

One Instagram post read: “A date with my Date @gabrielle__lemaire.”

Who is Didier Drogba’s ex-wife Lalla Diakite?

Drogba announced his split from his now ex-wife Lalla Diakite in January 2021 after ten years of marriage.

Having met in the late 1990s, the pair wed in 2011.

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Drogba took to Instagram at the time to explain their marriage had come to an end.

Speaking to his followers wrote: “I’m not in the habit of discussing my private life.

“But, because of speculation in the media today, I can confirm that sadly, after 20 years together, Lalla and I took the difficult decision to separate last year.

“We remain very close, and our main priorities have been to protect our children and our family’s private life.

“May God bless you.”

Does Didier Drogba have any children?

Along with his ex-wife, Drogba has three children.

They have two sons – Issac and Kieran – and a daughter called Iman.

Issac has followed his father into the world of sport, and is also a footballer.

What is Didier Drogba’s net worth?

Drogba has an reported net worth around £75million.

He is thought to have earned round £150,000 a week during his first spell at Chelsea.

His impressive wealth has been built up, thanks to his incredible career as a footballer.

Drogba first came to prominence at Marseille, where he helped the French club to the 2004 UEFA Cup final.

The next season, he was signed by Jose Mourinho to lead Chelsea’s attack, for £24million.

Success came instantly, with Drogba winning the Premier League in his first season.

He retired in 2015, but during his time at Chelsea, he scored 164 goals for the London club.

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Drogba also had a successful career on the international stage as well, scoring 65 goals in 105 appearances for Ivory Coast, and appearing in the 2006, 2010 and 2014 editions of the FIFA World Cup.

In 2022, he was inducted into the Premier League hall of fame.


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