The legend of Chelsea, Didier Drogba, has surprised the world of football by expressing his admiration for an FC Barcelona player, Robert Lewandowski, highlighting him as the most prominent of the Blaugrana squad this season. In a comment that has generated a stir on social networks, Drogba compared the Polish striker with the iconic Frank Lampard at his best. “I do not usually be a fan of the Barcelona players, but there is one in the current squad that has really captured my attention. In all my years in football, I have never seen a player as fiercely aggressive and dangerous in front of the arch like this,” said Drogba, according to publications in X. Surprisingly, the former deepean clarified that he did not refer to Lamine Yamal or Pedri, pointing to Lewandowski as his choice.
Lewandowski, 36, has once again demonstrated why he is considered one of the best strikers in the world, leading the Barcelona’s attack line with an impressive scoring streak in the 2025/26 season. According to reports, the Polish has scored 15 goals and provided 8 assists in 14 league games, consolidating itself as the offensive pillar of the Hansi Flick team. His ability to find the goal with surgical precision, combined with his physical presence and intelligent movements, has led Drugba to compare it with Lampard, known for his lethal arrival to the area and his instinct scorer.
“Robert reminds me of Frank in his prime: he is always in the right place, it is always a threat,” This support of a figure like Drogba, one of the best strikers in history, highlights the impact of Lewandowski on a Barcelona that leads the league and advances strongly in the Champions League. The fans Culés have celebrated the words of Drugba, seeing in them a recognition of the resurgence of their team.
The praise comes at a key moment for Barcelona, which seeks to consolidate its domain in Spain and Europe. Lewandowski’s ability to mark in crucial matches, such as his recent hat-trick against Real Madrid, has reinforced his status as the heart of the Blaugrana attack. For Chelsea fans, Drogba’s words evoke bittersweet memories, but also underline Lewandowski’s universal quality. As the season progresses, the Polish striker seems destined to continue shining, with the support of a legend as a Drugba resonating in each goal he scores.
