Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (born 18 June, 1989) is a Gabonese-French football striker, who currently plays for Lille in Ligue 1, on loan from Milan.

Aubameyang also represents the Gabon nation team like his father and two older brothers.

[edit] Career

He joined AC Milan youth team in January 2007. In August, he was part of the squad that finished fourth in the inaugural Champions Youth Cup held in Malaysia and was awarded the Roberto Bettega Trophy for the top scorer, with 7 goals in 6 matches.^[1]

For the 2008-09 season he was loaned out to Dijon, in order to gain some first team experience.^[2] On 24 June 2009, it was announced Ligue 1 club Lille the loan signing of the player.^[3]

[edit] International

Aubameyang made his debut for France U-21 in February 2009 against Tunisia U-23.^[4] He was nominated for the Gabon national football team on 25 March 2009^[5] and will gives his debut for the team. He scored his first goal in a 2-1 victory over Morocco.

[edit] Personal

Pierre is the son of former Gabonese international Pierre Snr. and younger brother of Catilina and Willy, who both have played for Milan youth teams.

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang French league stats at lfp.fr (French)
• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang FIFA competition record

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