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Published on 2024-02-16 17:06:18
At the end of the Europa League play-off match played on the evening of February 15 between Olympique de Marseille and Shakhtar Donetsk, which ended in a 2-2 draw, Gabonese forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang became the tournament’s all-time leading scorer.
He becomes the top scorer in the Europa League with a total of 30 goals, tied with Radamel Falcao. He is also the top scorer of this 2023/2024 edition with 6 goals already. He scored his sixth goal on February 15th in the 64th minute of the game on a pass from Jonathan Clauss.
The 34-year-old center forward is a seasoned veteran of the competition, having played in previous seasons with Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Barcelona, and currently with Marseille. This marks a historic moment for an African player in the Europa League.
In his first season with Marseille, the former Barcelona striker played a total of 31 games, scoring 15 goals and providing 7 assists. With a contract until June 2026, he will have the opportunity to further improve his new record in the coming months.
Source: africafootunited
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