Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Childhood Story Plus Untold Biography Facts

LifeBogger presents the Full Story of an Arsenal Legend and African football genius best known by the Nickname; ‘Auba‘.

Key Facts

Our Aubameyang Childhood Story, including his Untold Biography, brings you a full account of notable events from his childhood to the moment he became famous.

The analysis involves his life story before fame, family life, and many OFF and ON-Pitch little-known facts about him. Let’s begin.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Childhood Story – Early Childhood Life:

For Biography starters, Pierre-Emerick Emiliano François Aubameyang was born in Laval, France, on the 18th of June 1989 to his Gabonese father, Mr Pierre François Aubameyang “Yaya”, a former Gabonese football defender

Auba was born to a Spanish mother named Mrs Margarita Crespo Aubameyang. She is a boutique owner/businesswoman.

Aubameyang is a mixed-race who shares both French and Gabonese citizenship. Without a doubt, his mixed-race outlook is clearly visible on his olive skin.

Thou he never spent his childhood life in France and Gabon while growing up. He was raised in Milan, Italy, where his dad worked as a scout for AC Milan.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was surely a child of the affluent. He enjoyed a befitting childhood experience, one that many of his age yearned for.

Having an ex-footballer father who happens to be a football scout for one of the biggest clubs in the world surely meant an advantage for Auba.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Family Facts:

His dad (pictured below) was responsible for developing and evaluating Auba’s football talent.

As a senior AC Milan scout and a man of influence with deep connections in football, fixing his 3 sons with his employees surely wasn’t a difficult thing.

It is worth mentioning that Mr Pierre François Aubameyang, also known as “Yaya”, was one of Africa’s best defenders during his time, which spanned from 1982 to 2002. 

He was instrumental to the Gabonese international team in the 1994 and 1996 African Cup of Nations and played for a number of top teams in France. Auba’s dream has always been to raise sons who will continue the Aubameyang legacy.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s mother, Mrs Margarita Crespo Aubameyang, on the other hand, has always been supportive of her husband’s decisions to have his son stick to his side of history. She is a French woman of Spanish origin.

It is pertinent to note that Spanish blood also gushes through Auba’s veins through her. His mother’s town of El Barraco (located west of Madrid) has produced several footballers of note over the years.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Biography Facts – He is a Family Man:

Away from football, ‘Auba’, is being dubbed as a complete family man who loves to spend time with his girlfriend Alysha and son, Curtys, whom he dedicates his Spiderman and batman celebrations to.

According to Auba,

“Love is a beautiful thing in all its forms but, perhaps, the most enigmatic and often mysterious variant of love is the feel of Alysha and Curtys”

“He’s given me a real boost,” said the proud dad, whose boots most times bear his son’s name “Curtys”.

In his words, “The only superhero at home is my son Curtys and we both watch Batman and Spiderman on TV from time to time”

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Brothers:

He has two older brothers who are professional footballers. In fact, all three started their careers at AC Milan.

While Pierre-Emerick has flourished, the others still struggle to gain global recognition.

His eldest brother Catilina is also a Gabon international, who made a handful of appearances in the mid-2000s, while Willy is an international too but currently plays in the German lower league.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Bio – The Daddy’s Boy:

Unlike his brothers, Auba is his dad’s favourite. He not only respects him but follows his advice on business and family matters.

In terms of business, Football decisions involving transfer negotiations and choice of clubs are for his super dad to make. Thou, decisions made so far have proved successful.

For instance, there was a time St Etienne wanted to sell Auba to Newcastle. His dad refused and made his son agree to the Dortmund transfer.

According to Auba, “we became finalists in the Champions League because my father studied Jurgen Klopp’s Dortmund game, even though the money was lower.”

The Speed Perfect:

Pace is the obvious thing you would associate with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. It is his greatest strength. He’s exceptionally quick in short-and-long bursts and can also carry the ball well at the same time. 

Auba has been clocked at 30 meters in 3.7 seconds. This was said to be faster than the World Olympic 100 metre champion and world record holder- Usain Bolt.

Although he has been challenged to a 100-meter race by German sprinter Julian Reus but has not yet accepted the challenge.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Bio – Early Career:

In 2007, he was drafted into the AC Milan academy by his dad, the year the Italian giants became European champions. He never actually played a game for the Rossoneri and failed to establish himself as a first-team player.

Instead, he was drafted out on loan to French clubs such as Dijon, Lille and Monaco. 

In 2011, he was signed on a permanent deal by Saint Etienne, where he scored 31 goals and was named the Ligue 1 African Player of the year for 2012.

He had a career-changing encounter with Saint-Etienne coach Christophe Galtier. According to the French coach,

“Though not everything went smoothly for Auba at first.

I only saw one thing in him. That’s his speed. I saw during training that he was the fastest footballer I’ve ever gotten.,” 

At the age of 20, Pierre played for the French U-21 team after earlier being called to the Italian U-19 side.

He moved to Germany’s Borussia Dortmund in 2013 and has emerged one of the top strikers in the Bundesliga. Auba joined BVB in a reported €13 million deal.

Although Pierre was born in France and played for Gabon as the captain in a bid to continue the Aubameyang football lineage, which his elder brother Catalina had done. He is delighted and honoured, knowing his children seek to emulate them.

Making History:

Aubameyang is the first Gabonese player to play in the Bundesliga or any other German league.

He made his debut on August 10, 2013, after joining Dortmund in July of that same year. He had a dream debut by scoring a hat trick in his first game, which was played against FC Augsburg.

Also in the history books, In July 2012, Aubameyang went to London to represent Gabon at the Olympic Games.

In the first match against Switzerland, he scored the only goal of the game, which would end up being the only goal Gabon would score in the competition.

This was Gabon’s first, and only ever goal scored at the Olympics. Having scored 19 goals, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is Gabon’s highest goal scorer of all time.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Cars:

Given the Gabon international’s on-field speed, it is only natural that he should enjoy life in the fast lane off it too.

“It’s fun having cars like this,” he says of his Lamborghini Aventador gilded. Aubameyang’s squad number could even be found on the tyres of his car, although he now drives a Lamborghini.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang SPIDERMAN Facts:

Aubameyang has previous experience when it comes to superhero celebrations. This homage to Spiderman was inspired by his son Curtys who often sits in the stands to watch his hero play football. 

Aubameyang once demonstrated a superhero celebration for his son after scoring for Dortmund in the 2014 Supercup against Bayern.

His son is a huge fan of comic book heroes and loves to appear in Spiderman masks just like his father.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang BATMAN Fact:

When he can’t find his Spiderman paraphernalia, he turns to Batman.

Also, Auba is a mega-fan of Batman. He is always the man at every comic convention wearing a Batman costume for his son. This keeps many alarmed with his obsession with the Dark Knight.

Fined for wearing a mask during a celebration:

Auba was once fined for putting on a Nike-supplied mask during a celebration.

The fine was rumoured to be around €50,000. It was later confirmed that the mask was dedicated to the Nike Hypervenom Phantom “Strike Night” boots he was wearing.

Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke told Kicker magazine: ‘It can’t be that Nike was trying to push economic interests in this way.’

Where Is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Now? (2026/27 Update)

As of September 2026, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is plying his trade in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga. His start to the 2026/27 campaign has been productive: across four appearances he has scored four goals and provided two assists, logging 355 minutes of action so far. He is yet to pick up a booking this season, with his yellow-card count sitting at zero. For a striker settling into a new league, matching a goal to every game he has played is a tidy return in these opening weeks.

That form is the latest chapter in a long and well-travelled career. Aubameyang first emerged in French football, coming through Stade Lavallois between 1999 and 2001 before a spell with AC Milan from 2007 to 2011 that included loan moves to Dijon FCO in 2008/09 and Lille OSC in 2009/10. He then found a settled home at AS Monaco in 2010/11 and, more significantly, at AS Saint-Étienne from 2011 to 2013, where he registered 37 goals in 87 appearances.

The move that truly announced him came in 2013, when he joined Borussia Dortmund. Over five seasons in Germany, from 2013 to 2018, he made 144 appearances and scored 98 goals, cementing his reputation as one of Europe’s most reliable finishers. Alongside his club journey, he has been a mainstay for the Gabon national team since 2009, amassing 84 caps and 39 goals. His current chapter at Deportivo La Coruna adds another destination to that varied and productive road.

Updated 2026-09-07 — season data via API-Football, career records via Wikidata.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which club does Pierre Emerick Aubameyang play for?

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang currently plays for Deportivo A Coruña.

What nationality is Pierre Emerick Aubameyang?

Pierre Emerick Aubameyang’s nationality is Gabon.

What is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang best known for as a footballer?

He is best known for his elite goal scoring, with over 400 career goals, and for being the all-time top scorer in UEFA Europa League history with 34 goals. He is also widely recognized for his pace, movement, and finishing.

What are Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s major career achievements?

He has been the top scorer in the Bundesliga and the Premier League, and he also holds the record as the highest-scoring African player in Bundesliga history. His career also includes becoming the all-time leading scorer in the UEFA Europa League.

What honours has Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang won?

His honours include the Bundesliga Player of the Season award in 2016, the African Footballer of the Year award in 2015, and the Premier League Golden Boot in 2019. He has also won club trophies such as league and cup titles with his teams.

How would Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s playing style be described?

He is primarily a striker, but has also played as a winger, especially on the left. His game is built around speed, intelligent movement, and clinical finishing.

What made Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang stand out among African footballers?

He became one of the most decorated African forwards of his generation by winning major individual awards and setting scoring records in Europe. He is also noted for being the highest-scoring African player in Bundesliga history.

Sources

• transfermarkt.us
• fff.fr
• transfermarkt.com
• en.wikipedia.org
• es.wikipedia.org