Didier Drogba ended his career as a professional player tonight. After a final match with Phoenix, the legend of football is celebrated by many clubs, especially in Ligue 1, where he made his debut.

The end of the adventure for Didier Drogba. After 20 years at the highest level, the Ivorian striker has decided to end his career as a professional footballer tonight, after a final match played in the jersey of Phoenix, in the US second division.

After passing through Ligue 1, where it made its debut, Drogba was celebrated by many French clubs, who saw it grow and become one of the best attackers in the world.

@didierdrogba, the end of an exceptional career

From @LEMANSFC to the @ OM_Officiel, via the @ EAGuingamp and a big part abroad, the ambassador of the LFP hangs up the crampons with a well-filled track record https://t.co/L7CVjck4rZ pic. twitter.com/Edtz5wkYcg

- Ligue 1 Conforama (@ Ligue1Conforama) November 22, 2018

With a career in the West early in his career, and passages at Mans FC and EA Guingamp, Drogba leaves an indelible mark in the minds of football fans.

We will never forget what you did here. Thanks pic.twitter.com/Aec47vLTDO

- In front of Guingamp (@EAGuingamp) November 21, 2018

Olympique de Marseille, with whom he has spent only one season, paid tribute to Drogba's talent, with a few words on twitter: "A long and incredible career, thank you."

A long and incredible career.

Thanks @ DidierDrogbapic.twitter.com / xMehCxyQax

- Olympique de Marseille (@OM_Officiel) November 22, 2018