Sourced from the Chelsea FC home matchday programme: Chelsea FC v Sunderland 08.12.2007

>>A HERO My brother, Bonaventure. He is the one who opened the way for me and gave me the opportunity to become what I am today.

>>A GOOD CAUSE I went to Abidjan in Ivory Coast this summer and I did some work with kids there. For me that is very important because I have the opportunity to play for one of the best clubs in the world - Chelsea. So if I can go home and they are really happy to see me and I can help them to become something in life, then I'm really happy.

>>A STARK REALITY Growing up it was difficult to have what I want. Now I'm here in England, when I see back home that some people don't have anything to eat, that poverty is painful for me. People who make their way and people who don't there is a big, big difference and for me that is sad. I know everyone can't be at the same level, but it shouldn't be as great a difference.

>>FIRST GOAL I was in Holland, playing for Excelsior - that was my first professional goal. It was in the second league in Holland and I was really happy because it gave me confidence to develop my game.

>>A COACH Ruud Gullit. He is the one who made my career start and gave me the opportunity to show myself. You can be a great player but if the manager doesn't believe in you, it's hard to show it. He was the first one to give me a chance to show my qualities at Feyenoord. He told me he expected me to be one of the best strikers and gave me that chance and I didn't disappoint him.

>>FIRST TROPHY The Carling Cup last season. I've won individual trophies before but for me the most important isn't the personal trophies, it's the team one because you share them with everyone.

>>I PLAYED WITH HIM Yaya Toure who is one of the best in the world right now. He plays for Barcelona, but I played with him in Ivory Coast. When I played for the academy back home I was really impressed by him because it was so easy for him. He doesn't have to do so much work, it's just natural.

>>FIRST CARA Volkswagen V5 at Feyenoord. I'm not really fussy about cars but you always remember the first one. Fancy cars are not really my style.

>>FIRST MISTAKE I made a lot of little mistakes as a kid that you can overcome but it's difficult to pick a big one. I'm lucky to be in the right position right now so I was blessed to not make a big mistake. You can make some mistakes that you will always remember for the rest of your life - I can't say I've done that yet.

>>A REASON TO BE PROUD That I made my dream come true. I dreamed of being a professional footballer and I am now so I'm really proud of that. I started with a lot of kids who did not get the chance to be where I am so I think I should be grateful that God gave me the chance to be on that level where a lot of kids are dreaming to be at.

>>HEARTACHE I missed the World Cup in 2006, which is every player's dream - I could have played for Ivory Coast but I didn't. I don't regret it because that is part of me now.

>>GOAL OF THE MONTH Juliano Belletti against Wigan - that was a good goal!

>>SAVE OF THE MONTH Carlo Cudicini against Derby - he made lots.

>>ASSIST OF THE MONTH My one for Joe Cole against West Ham last week!

>>TACKLE OF THE MONTH Alex made a great tackle on the right side of the pitch against Everton.

>>MUG OF THE MONTH Billy McCulloch because he's the one who brings happiness to the group. When you're really stressed about the game, he gets people to relax - even though I don't get all his jokes!

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