Aubameyang nears Drogba’s record as Marseille’s top scorer
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s prolific form for Olympique de Marseille has placed him on the cusp of surpassing a significant milestone previously held by club legend Didier Drogba.
Aubameyang’s goal-scoring prowess was on display once again on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, as he found the back of the net in Marseille’s clash against OGC Nice at the Orange Vélodrome.
With this goal, the Gabonese striker has now amassed an impressive total of 26 goals this season across all competitions for the Phocaeans.
The 34-year-old’s consistent performances have seen him climb the ranks of Marseille’s top scorers in the 21st century, drawing level with Florian Thauvin.
However, Aubameyang’s sights are set even higher as he aims to match or potentially surpass a record set by Didier Drogba during his time at the club.
Drogba, a revered figure in Marseille’s history, holds the record for the most goals scored in a single season by a Marseille player in the 21st century, with an impressive tally of 32 goals.
Aubameyang, with six goals needed to match Drogba’s record, has the opportunity to etch his name alongside the Ivorian legend in the club’s annals.
Should Aubameyang find the back of the net seven more times before the end of the season, he will surpass Drogba’s milestone and etch his name in Marseille’s history books as the highest-scoring player in a single campaign in the 21st century.
As Marseille fans eagerly await Aubameyang’s pursuit of Drogba’s record, the Gabonese striker’s remarkable goal-scoring exploits continue to captivate audiences and underline his status as one of the club’s most formidable attacking talents in recent memory.
