Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
A Gabonese striker with electrifying pace and flamboyant style, who became a goal-scoring star in Europe's top leagues and his nation's all-time leading scorer.
Born 1989 (age 37)·Gabon international footballer·Birthday: June 18·Millennials
Biography
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's game is built on a simple, devastating premise: sheer, unanswerable speed. The son of a former Gabonese international, he honed his craft in France's youth academies before exploding at Saint-Étienne, where his goal celebrations—often involving superhero masks—became as famous as his finishes. A move to Borussia Dortmund cemented his status as a global star; he won the Bundesliga's top scorer award and formed part of a thrillingly fast attacking trio. His prolific form earned a high-profile transfer to Arsenal, where he won an FA Cup and another Golden Boot, embodying a era of hope for the London club. While later career moves to Barcelona, Chelsea, and Marseille saw fluctuating fortunes, his legacy as one of Africa's most lethal forwards of his generation is secure. For Gabon, he has been a one-man offensive system, carrying the national team's scoring burden for over a decade.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Pierre-Emerick was born in 1989, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Pierre-Emerick Was Born
The biggest hits of 1989
#1 Movie
Batman
Best Picture
Driving Miss Daisy
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Pierre-Emerick's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1989Born
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1994Started school
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
2002Became a teenager
Euro currency enters circulation
Gas: $1.36/galHome: $137,800Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"How You Remind Me" — NickelbackBest Picture: Chicago
2005Could drive
Hurricane Katrina devastates New Orleans; YouTube launches
Gas: $2.30/galHome: $167,500Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"We Belong Together" — Mariah CareyBest Picture: Crash
2007Could vote
iPhone released; Great Recession begins
Gas: $2.80/galHome: $172,600Min wage: $5.85/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Irreplaceable" — BeyonceBest Picture: No Country for Old Men
2010Turned 21
Deepwater Horizon oil spill; iPad launched
Gas: $2.79/galHome: $147,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Tik Tok" — KeshaBest Picture: The King's Speech
2019Turned 30
First image of a black hole; Hong Kong protests
Gas: $2.60/galHome: $224,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Old Town Road" — Lil Nas XBest Picture: Parasite
2026Age 37 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2018-19 season while with Arsenal.
- Claimed the Bundesliga top scorer award (Torjägerkanone) with Borussia Dortmund in the 2016-17 season.
- Lifted the FA Cup as Arsenal captain in 2020, scoring twice in the final.
- Became Gabon's all-time leading goal scorer for the national team.
Did You Know?
His father, Pierre Aubameyang, is a former Gabonese football captain and his mother is Spanish.
He is known for his collection of extravagant cars and his unique fashion sense.
He has played club football in France, Italy, Germany, England, Spain, and back to France.
He once celebrated a goal by donning a Black Panther mask, a tribute to the Marvel film.
“My speed is my main weapon, and I use it to help my team.”
