Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hails Algerian international Amine Gouiri 

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has heaped praise on Amine Gouiri, drawing a striking comparison between his Olympique de Marseille teammate and Alexandre Lacazette.

Speaking to Ligue 1+, the Gabonese striker highlighted Gouiri’s blend of technique, vision, and versatility.

He’s someone very strong technically, with great vision. He could even play as a 10. He reminds me of Alexandre Lacazette, Aubameyang said. The endorsement carries particular weight given Aubameyang’s history with Lacazette, with whom he formed one of Arsenal’s most effective attacking partnerships during their Premier League years.

For Gouiri, the recognition from such an experienced forward underlines the growing impact he is making at Marseille.

The 24-year-old, who came through Lyon’s famed youth academy — just like Lacazette — has long been considered a forward of exceptional promise.

Now, in an OM side striving to re-establish itself as a domestic and European force, Gouiri’s emergence could be pivotal.

Aubameyang’s words also suggest a blossoming partnership that could shape Marseille’s season.

While the Gabonese veteran offers pace, movement, and lethal finishing, Gouiri provides creativity, technical flair, and the ability to link midfield with attack.

The complementary nature of their styles echoes the successful dynamic Aubameyang once enjoyed with Lacazette, hinting at a potential new duo capable of unlocking stubborn defences in Ligue 1 and beyond.

Marseille supporters, often demanding but deeply passionate, will be encouraged by the signs of chemistry developing between their attackers.

Gouiri’s adaptability — equally comfortable playing centrally or drifting into wider areas — gives coach Roberto De Zerbi tactical flexibility, while Aubameyang’s mentorship provides the younger forward with an invaluable source of guidance.

Beyond the immediate on-field connection, there is also the human element.

Aubameyang emphasised not just Gouiri’s technical quality but also his personality, suggesting a positive relationship that extends off the pitch.

Such bonds can often prove decisive in the demanding environment of a club like Marseille, where pressure and expectations run high.

If Gouiri can build on this endorsement with consistent performances, he may well become one of the key figures in Marseille’s campaign.

For Aubameyang, the belief in his teammate is clear: Gouiri has the talent, mentality, and environment to take the next step in his career.

As OM look to reignite their ambitions both in Ligue 1 and on the European stage, the rise of Amine Gouiri — backed by the confidence of a seasoned striker like Aubameyang — could prove one of their strongest assets.