Arsenal: Where they came from series
(A THREAD)
Meet Pierre Emerick Aubameyang. A football journeyman that has established himself as one of Europe’s most elite forwards. His story from growing up in France to becoming Arsenal’s top scorer and captain.

In June 1989 Aubameyang was born in Laval, France. He is connected to Gabon through his father who played for the Gabon National team responsible for winning the 1994 African Cup Title. His mother is originally from El Barraco, a town west of Madrid in Spain.

Growing up in France, the first club Aubameyang played for was ASL L’Huisserie which is located in his hometown of Laval. He moved teams quite often in the French youth system playing for OGC Nizza, Stade Laval, and FC Rouen.

(Back row, second from left)

In January 2007, Aubameyang joined AC Milan as a member of their U-19 setup. In August he was a part of a team that finished 4th in the inaugural Champions Youth Cup held in Malaysia. He scored against every opponent ending as the leading scorer with 6 goals in 7 matches.

Although Aubameyang experienced success in the youth tournament, he struggled finding a way into the Milan first team. From 2009-2011 he enjoyed a succession of loan spells back in his home country of France with Dijon, LOSC Lille, Monaco, and Saint Etienne.

After a successful loan spell Aubameyang permanently joined St. Etienne in January of 2012.
At St. Etienne Aubameyang tallied 37 goals and 15 assists in 87 appearances.
His breakout season was in 2012-2013 when he tallied 19 goals and 8 assists gaining European attention.

On July 4, 2013 Aubameyang moved to Borussia Dortmund for a reported transfer fee of around 14 million. Known as one of the most exciting attackers in Europe, Aubameyang would come into his own for Dortmund.

Aubameyang For Dortmund
202 Appearances
136 Goals
29 Assists

1x German Cup Winner
2x German Super Cup Winner

2016-2017 Golden Boot Winner

After weeks of Arsenal fans tracking planes, lipreading videos, and leaking photos Aubameyang officially signed for Arsenal on January 31, 2018 for a reported record transfer fee of 56 million. "Hey Pierre, you wanna come out here?"

Since joining Arsenal Aubameyang has been nothing short of world class.
2017-2018: 10 Goals 4 Assists in 14 appearances
2018-2019: 31 Goals 7 Assists (Golden Boot Winner)
2019-2020: 29 Goals 3 Assists

0.87 G/A per 90

Since joining Arsenal at the end of the January transfer window in 2018 no other player in the Premier League has scored more goals. The best finisher in the league.

As his contract is meant to expire next summer, the club is forced to make a decision this summer on whether to extend or sell. Arteta has said that he hopes he will stay, and all fans feel the same way.

Sign da ting Auba! We Love you.

@Aubameyang7

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Correction: Gabon did not win the 1994 cup of nations, the website I referenced was incorrect. However, Aubameyang’s father played a large role in his son’s choice to represent Gabon