Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on course to break Didier Drogba’s Marseille record

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continues to impress with his extraordinary goal-scoring abilities at Marseille, under the guidance of Jean Louis Gasset.

Aubameyang maintained his reputation as one of Africa’s elite forwards by netting two goals against Nantes at Stade Velodrome, bringing his season’s goal count to 22 in Ligue 1 and European competitions.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could break Drogba’s record at Marseille this season

These goals mark a standout moment in Gasset’s tenure, showcasing the best run of form Aubameyang has had since September 2019, all within Gasset’s first five games since his departure from the Ivory Coast national team during the Nations Cup.

The resurgence of the coach’s career is mirrored in Aubameyang’s success, emphasizing the importance of Aubameyang’s role, as Gasset noted in his Amazon Prime post-match comments. He stressed the necessity of fostering and protecting Aubameyang’s talent for the benefit of the team.

With his goal against Villarreal, Aubameyang established himself as the leading scorer in UEFA Europa League history, surpassing Radamel Falcao with 33 goals. He is now eyeing Didier Drogba’s Marseille single-season record of 32 goals.

The Gabon striker could extend his Europa League tally since Marseille faces Benfica in the quarter-finals of the competition. If they can overcome the Portuguese side, they will have another two games in the semifinal. And that would allow Aubameyang enough time to realistically extend his tally beyond the Ivorian legend.