Jean Armel Drolé

Jean Armel Drolé Boza (born 18 August 1997) is an Ivorian footballer who plays as a winger for Serie D, Girone F team L'Aquila 1927.

Club career Drolé was born in the Ivory Coast, was orphaned at a young age, and travelled to Italy as a refugee.

In 2013, Drolé joined Tieffe Club, and eventually transferred to Perugia in the Serie B. Drolé made his professional debut in a 0-0 Serie B tie with Cesena in September 2015.

Drolé transferred from Perugia to Antalyaspor on 21 January 2017. Initially on loan, he subsequently joined the club permanently and served a loan stint at Ümraniyespor before establishing himself in the first team.

On 25 July 2019, Drolé joined Segunda División side Las Palmas on a season-long loan deal.

On 25 June 2023, Drolé moved to Romanian side Botoșani. He signed a one-year contract, with the possibility of extending it for another one.

International career Drolé made his debut for the Ivory Coast national under-20 football team in a 3–2 win over Qatar U20 on 21 March 2016.

Social commitment Jean Armel makes food donations to the SOS Children's Village in Abobo.

Honours Antalyaspor Turkish Cup runner-up: 2020–21