Chelsea legend Didier Drogba has won the UEFA President's Award for 2020.

The 42-year-old is one of the most decorated players in the club's history, winning the Premier League four times, the FA Cup four times, and the Champions League.

Drogba hopes he can take up a football administrator's role in the future.

"Didier is a hero to millions of football fans for his achievements throughout his glittering playing career," said UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin.

"He is a leader - a pioneer. I will remember him as a player for his skill, strength and intelligence, but above all for his insatiable appetite to succeed - a trait which is just as present in his desire to help others off the field of play.

"The UEFA Champions League has become the greatest club competition in the world, partly due to our clubs being able to attract the best players from around the world.

"We have been lucky to have seen the likes of George Weah, Samuel Eto'o and Didier Drogba play at the very highest level. They in turn, have blazed a trail for African footballers and have given inspiration to a whole new generation to look to follow in their footsteps."