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Назван лучший футболист Африки в XXI веке: Дрогба – второй, Салах – третий, а Эссьен – восьмой

Who is the best African footballer of the 21st century: Drogba, Salah, or Essien?

Salah, Drogba, Essien: A trio of African footballing greats

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has named Sadio Mane as the best African footballer of the 21st century. The Senegalese forward has had a remarkable career, winning the Champions League with Liverpool and the Africa Cup of Nations with Senegal. He is also the reigning African Footballer of the Year.

Drogba, a Chelsea legend

Didier Drogba is a Chelsea legend and one of the most decorated African footballers of all time. The Ivorian striker won four Premier League titles, four FA Cups, and the Champions League with the Blues. He also helped Ivory Coast reach the final of the 2006 World Cup.

Salah, a Liverpool star

Mohamed Salah is one of the most in-form players in the world right now. The Egyptian forward has scored over 150 goals for Liverpool since joining the club in 2017. He has won the Premier League Golden Boot twice and the Champions League once.

Essien, a midfield maestro

Michael Essien is a Ghanaian midfielder who played for Chelsea, Real Madrid, and AC Milan. He was one of the best midfielders in the world during his prime. Essien won the Premier League title twice, the Champions League once, and the Africa Cup of Nations once.

So, who is the best?

It is difficult to say definitively who is the best African footballer of the 21st century. All three players have had remarkable careers and have achieved great things. However, if we had to choose one player, we would say Sadio Mane. The Senegalese forward has been in sensational form in recent years and has led his country to unprecedented success.

Here is a table summarizing the achievements of the three players:

| Player | Club | Major honors | |—|—|—| | Sadio Mane | Liverpool | Premier League (1), FA Cup (1), Champions League (1), Africa Cup of Nations (1), African Footballer of the Year (1) | | Didier Drogba | Chelsea | Premier League (4), FA Cup (4), Champions League (1), Africa Cup of Nations (1) | | Mohamed Salah | Liverpool | Premier League (1), FA Cup (1), Champions League (1), African Footballer of the Year (2) | | Michael Essien | Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan | Premier League (2), Champions League (1), Africa Cup of Nations (1) |