Africa's striker of the decade — Arsenal's Golden Boot winner and the fastest player over short distances in the Premier League.
Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang was born in Laval, France in 1989 of Gabonese heritage. Borussia Dortmund developed him into one of Europe's most feared strikers — his pace over short distances was measured as among the fastest of any outfield player in European football. Arsenal paid £56 million for him in January 2018. He shared the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019. He won the FA Cup in 2020 — scoring twice in the final. He was named African Player of the Year in 2015. Arsenal stripped him of the captaincy in December 2021 citing a disciplinary breach before terminating his contract. He joined Barcelona and subsequently won La Liga and the Europa League. He represented Gabon throughout his career — his choice of national team reflecting a loyalty to his father's country rather than the easier path of representing France. His pace, finishing and the celebrity of his lifestyle — the cars, the chain jewellery — made him one of football's most recognisable global personalities.
Premier League Golden Boot winner and prolific goalscorer
How They Played
Pacey striker with clinical finishing and strong movement in the box
Lasting Impact
One of Africa's greatest strikers who excelled in Bundesliga and Premier League
Career Honours
- FA Cup (2020)
- Premier League Golden Boot (2019)
- African Player of Year (2015)
- La Liga (2023)
- Europa League (2023)
| Club | Period | Fee | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 2022–2022 | — | 23 | 13 |
| Arsenal | 2018–2022 | — | 163 | 92 |
| AC Ajaccio | 2008–2009 | — | 37 | 8 |
| Lille | 2009–2010 | — | 14 | 2 |
| Monaco | 2010–2011 | — | 19 | 2 |
| Saint-Étienne | 2011–2013 | — | 54 | 41 |
| Borussia Dortmund | 2013–2018 | €13m | 213 | 141 |
| Marseille | 2022–2024 | Free | 51 | 30 |
| Al Qadsiah | 2024–2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Gabonese | — | — | 83 | 30 |