Didier Drogba’s legacy to Chelsea It is the material of the legend.
The Ivory striker was the heart of the golden age of Blues, a colossus that combines power, ability and an unparalleled ability to rise to the most important occasion, especially in 2012 Champions League The final, where its unforgettable performance helped Blues lift the trophy for the first time.
A decade after his departure, Chelsea is still longing for a successor capable of reproducing his impact inside and outside the stadium.
The club has seen a rotating door of strikers in the era after Drogba and while some such as Diego Costa enjoyed a steady careers at Stamford Bridge, no one was able to fully enter the legendary shoes of the Striker.
From the young fans who already make their mark in West London to the established European stars, we look at five players who believe that they are able to take the Drogba cloak in Stamford Bridge.
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1
Nikola Jackson
Chelsea
Nicolas Jackson, who Chelsea signed from Villarreal in the summer of 2023, has a lot in common with Drogba. His physical presence and work rate reflect that of Drogba, while his ability to connect the game is perhaps even better than ivory. He also has Great rhythm and smart movement.
However, where it comes soon compared to Drogba is its finish. Although it has greatly improved this term under Enzo Maresca, it still wasting too much chance, it often takes two or three clear opportunities to get its name on the match sheet.
Since moving to Chelsea, Jackson scored 23 Premier League goals, but also lost a stunning 39 high chances In Blues’s short career so far – just triple the amount missing Drogba Since this was recorded by the Premier League.
This is what Jackson is still only 23 years old and minus his finish, his impressive performances at his climax suggest that he is capable of leading the line to Stamford Bridge for the coming years. However, consistency and improved screens in front of the target will determine if Drogba reaches.
2
Flat
Chelsea
Shim Mheuka has quickly climbed into the ranks of the Chelsea Academy since he participated in the club from Brighton & Hove Albion in 2022.
During the period 2023/24, he regularly appeared for the Under-18s, despite being a student, offsetting a striking 12 goals in 20 appearances in all competitions, including an unforgettable excursion to Stamford Bridge in the National Premier League UNDER-18.
Mheuka also played a central role for England at the European Championships under the age of 17 last summer, noting in their opening race against Spain. More recently, he marked his first call -in -19 -year -old call, marking France and the Netherlands.
Now 17, the powerful framework of Mheuka, the smart movement and the wonderful finish skills – all the qualities presented by Drogba – have already caught Maresca’s attention, with the Italian delivering his first team debut to a 3-1 win over Astana in the championship.
There is no doubt that he has a bright future in West London and since Drogba was 26 when he signed for Chelsea, there is enough time for Mheuka to prove that he has what he needs to grow in a Drogba-Esque talent.
3
Liam delap
Ipswich town
Liam Delap was one of the best of the Premier League strikers this season. Large, powerful and with a deadly eye for the target, the front scored 10 goals on the top flight for a recently promoted city of Ipswich and has been shown to be a real handful for some of the best defenders on the top.
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Already is associated with a move to ChelseaMaresca, who trained him as a young man during his time in Manchester City’s youth ranks, is a great fan.
“Liam is a fantastic player, but also for his age”, said Maresca in December Before Chelsea to be hit 2-0 by Ipswich, a game in which Delap scored the original goal. “I think we spent a year together, and scored 22 to 24 goals. He’s a very good striker.
“England has a lot of good players, a lot of good strikers,” he added. “He works hard from the ball and the ball. He understands the game and can score goals. I think he can be an important player for England.” For Chelsea, maybe?
4
Victor Osimhen
Galazaray/Naples
Victor Osimhen is probably the closest today’s Drogba player in terms of style and impact.
The Nigerian front record rating in Napoli It is definitely reminiscent of Drogba, not to mention the continuation of his series in front of the goal in a Galatasaray shirt, which is something that ivory made himself among the Chelsea spells.
Osimhen came close to joining Chelsea in the summer, but the deal fell before his loan to Istanbul.
While there, he has shown again because he is one of the most deadly strikers in world football, scoring 20 goals in 27 games, including two against Tottenham in the Europa League, which would already make him something from a Chelsea hero.
5
Benjamin
Rb leipzig
RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko is one of Europe’s most exciting young strikers and has Often compared to Erling Haaland Because of its natural features and style of play. Rather critical, it has also been mentioned in the same breath Chelsea Star Drogba.
The Slovenian front is at 6 feet 4, making it a real handful for the defenders when the ball passes into the box. Not only is it big, but it is also an amazing ball header. Since moving to Leipzig in 2023, the 21 -year -old has scored seven leaders.
Drogba, meanwhile, found the net with Noggin 17 times for Chelsea in the Premier League.
Like Drogba, Sesko has the ability to score from a long distance, the best presented by his stunning strike against Werder Bremen in January, where he released a strong move that almost destroyed the net from 25 meters out.
Reportedly, already on Chelsea’s radar, A move to Stamford Bridge could give him the opportunity to evolve to Chelsea’s next dominant striker, possibly following Drogba’s steps.
