Gabonese International Aubameyang Becomes UEFA Europa League’s Top Scorer
Gabonese International and Marseille forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has become the all-time top goalscorer in the UEFA Europa League, securing his 31st goal in the competition, at the Orange Velodrome in Marseille, France.
Aubameyang, 34, scored a goal in their Europa League Round of 16 second leg clash against Shakhtar Donetsk, making it his 31st goal in the UEFA Europa League. With the goal, he’s now the top scorer in the history of Europe’s second tier football competition. Marseille beat Shakhtar 3-1 to advance to the next round.
The achievement lifted Aubameyang past the previous record-holder, Radamel Falcao (30) and solidifies his status as one of the tournament’s fiercest strikers.
History made 👑
Aubameyang becomes the all-time Europa League top scorer ⚽️👏#UEL pic.twitter.com/nc1dRT6aOt
— UEFA Europa League (@EuropaLeague) February 22, 2024
Aubameyang’s remarkable tally spans a career dotted with contributions to various European clubs. He has featured for teams like AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea and now Marseille.
He has scored 15 goals in 31 appearances for Marseille in his first season with the club.
The former Arsenal captain’s resurgence at Marseille during his inaugural season with the Ligue 1 side, attests to a player rediscovering his goalscoring form and proving his mettle on the European stage.
Thursday’s Europa League results
Qarabag 2-2 Braga
Freiburg 3-2 Lens
Rennes 3-2 AC Milan
Toulouse 0-0 Benfica
Marsielle 3-1 Shakhtar
Roma 1-1 Feyenoord*
Sparta Prague 4-1 Galatasaray
Sporting 1-1 Young Boys.
