Aubameyang’s 427-goal milestone highlights rapid start at Deportivo La Coruna

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his 427th career goal as Deportivo La Coruna beat Malaga, continuing an impressive beginning to life with the Spanish club.

The Gabon international, who joined Deportivo La Coruna this summer from Olympique de Marseille, has now scored twice in his first two appearances for his new side. His latest goal came in yesterday’s match against Malaga and underlined the striker’s enduring instinct in front of goal.

According to figures from Transfermarkt, Aubameyang has scored 40 goals for Gabon and 387 at club level. His latest effort therefore added a notable landmark to a career that has already included successful spells with Saint-Etienne, Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona and Olympique de Marseille.

The 37-year-old has made an immediate impression since arriving in Spain. Two goals in two matches represent a perfect start statistically, while his rapid adaptation suggests that he remains capable of influencing matches despite being in the latter stages of his career.

Aubameyang’s career has been built around pace, movement and a consistent ability to finish chances. His latest goal was another reminder of those qualities and of his determination to remain decisive for both club and country.

The move to Deportivo La Coruna has given him a fresh challenge after his time at Olympique de Marseille. So far, he has responded in the same way he has throughout his career: by scoring regularly and making an instant contribution to his team.

His 427th goal is also a symbolic addition to an already extensive record. The total includes his international goals for Gabon as well as the 387 he has scored in club football, according to Transfermarkt.

Deportivo La Coruna will next face Valencia CF in the third round of the Spanish championship. The match will provide Aubameyang with an early opportunity to extend his scoring run to three consecutive appearances for the club.

Pre-match odds listed by 1xBet make Deportivo La Coruna the narrowest of the three outcomes at 2.45, with a draw priced at 3.00 and a Valencia CF victory at 2.75. Those figures indicate a closely balanced contest, with little separating the teams before kick-off.

For Aubameyang, the focus will be on maintaining the momentum generated by his first two matches. His arrival has already produced two goals and a significant career landmark, giving Deportivo La Coruna an experienced forward who has shown he can still make an immediate impact.