Anji Dron nets 48 goals as Fort Virtus secures double promotion
Anji Dron scored 48 goals in 46 matches in the 2025–26 season, leading all UAE competitions and powering Fort Virtus to promotion success.
Anji Dron completed an extraordinary 2025–26 campaign by scoring 48 goals in 46 official matches, the highest total across all UAE Football Association competitions this season. The 20-year-old Ivorian striker finished as the leading scorer while splitting time between Fort Virtus’s first team and its reserve side. His prolific output played a decisive role in Fort Virtus’s rise through the divisions and has drawn attention from clubs beyond the Emirates.
Anji Dron finishes 2025–26 with 48 goals
The tally of 48 goals places Anji Dron ahead of every forward in the professional and lower divisions this season. He found the net consistently across league and cup competitions, demonstrating both scoring variety and remarkable efficiency in front of goal. Dron’s rate — more goals than appearances — underlines his status as the season’s most potent striker in the UAE competitive structure.
Contribution to Fort Virtus’ double promotion
Dron’s scoring was instrumental in Fort Virtus achieving promotion milestones this season, with the senior squad finishing as runners-up in the second division and earning a spot in the first division. Simultaneously, the reserve team, bolstered by his contributions, secured third place in the third division and gained promotion to the second division. Those dual promotions mark a swift ascent for a club in its first exceptional season and reflect the immediate impact of his goals.
Breakdown of goals across competitions
A detailed look at Dron’s goals shows 35 scored in the third division, eight in the second division and three in the federation cup competitions. This distribution highlights his ability to dominate at multiple levels and to translate form from one competition to another. Behind him in the domestic scoring charts were Al Ain’s Laba Kodjo with 31 goals and Hazem Morsi and Sander Bashir tied on 25 each, underscoring the gap Dron created with his extraordinary haul.
Physical profile and playing style
Standing at 198 centimetres, Dron combines imposing aerial strength with surprising mobility for his size. His height gives him a clear advantage on crosses and set pieces, while his sharp movement and finishing instincts make him dangerous inside the box. Coaches and analysts have noted his balance of physicality and technique, traits that suit both the traditional target-man role and a modern, more mobile centre-forward profile.
Interest from clubs outside the UAE
Dron’s numbers this season have attracted attention from clubs beyond the country, with scouts reported to be monitoring his performances closely. That external interest is driven by his age, goal-scoring record and physical attributes, which make him a candidate for moves to higher-profile leagues. Fort Virtus now faces the task of managing potential transfer speculation while preparing the squad for the challenges of the first division next season.
Player remarks and club backing
Dron expressed pride in the team’s achievements and gratitude for the support he received, describing Fort Virtus as a family that helped him flourish. He credited the club’s board, the technical staff and his teammates for the trust that allowed him to perform consistently throughout the season. The club’s leadership, led by president Yusuf Al Marzouqi, has highlighted the signing and development of young talents like Dron as central to its long-term sporting strategy.
The 2025–26 season has positioned Anji Dron as one of the most talked-about young forwards in Emirati football, combining rare productivity with evident potential for further growth. As Fort Virtus prepares for the step up in competition, Dron’s future — whether as the cornerstone of the club’s ambitions or as a player courted by foreign suitors — will be among the most closely watched storylines in the region’s upcoming transfer window.