Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang ONM is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah and captains the Gabon national team. Born on 18 June 1989, Aubameyang has had a distinguished career marked by numerous achievements and milestones both at club and international levels.
Main Milestones
Birth
18 June 1989
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was born in France, setting the stage for a remarkable football career that would span multiple continents and leagues.
Early Career at AC Milan
2007-2008
Aubameyang began his senior club career by signing for Italian club AC Milan, though he never appeared for the club, instead going on a series of loan spells in France.
International Debut
2009
Aubameyang made his senior international debut for Gabon at the age of 19, marking the beginning of a long and successful international career.
Saint-Étienne
2011-2013
Aubameyang transferred to Saint-Étienne in 2011, where he won a Coupe de la Ligue title and established himself as a prolific goal-scorer.
Borussia Dortmund
2013-2018
Aubameyang joined Borussia Dortmund in 2013, where he became one of the club's top goal-scorers, winning a DFB-Pokal and finishing as the Bundesliga's top scorer in the 2016-17 season.
Arsenal
2018-2022
Aubameyang signed for Arsenal in 2018, becoming the most expensive Gabonese player of all time. He won an FA Cup and finished as the Premier League's joint-top scorer in the 2018-19 season.
Barcelona and Chelsea
2021-2023
Aubameyang had spells with Barcelona and Chelsea before moving to Marseille in 2023, where he continued to demonstrate his goal-scoring prowess.
Marseille
2023-2024
At Marseille, Aubameyang scored four goals and provided four assists in December 2023, earning him the Ligue 1 Player of the Month award. He also became the top goal scorer in the history of the UEFA Europa League.
Al-Qadsiah
2024
Aubameyang joined Saudi Pro League club Al-Qadsiah in July 2024, continuing his career in a new league.
International Career Milestone
As of 15 November 2024
Aubameyang has made 80 appearances for Gabon, scoring 33 goals, making him the nation's all-time top scorer.
