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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang Sets La Liga Record at 37, Surpassing Fernando Morientes
9/6/2026, 8:29:25 PM
Record-Breaking Start for Deportivo
In his first four La Liga matchdays with Deportivo Alavés, the 37-year-old Gabonese striker has recorded a goal in each appearance and added two assists. This consistent contribution makes him the oldest player in the 21st century to be directly involved in a goal in each of his first four games for a new Spanish club.
Career Context and Age Comparison
Aubameyang, formerly of Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan, returned to Spain after a long career in top European leagues. The achievement is highlighted against the backdrop of Fernando Morientes, who at 30 during the 2006-07 season became the previous benchmark by contributing to a goal in each of his first four La Liga outings for Valencia. The seven-year age gap underscores the rarity of such productivity at an advanced playing age.
Statistical Comparison
- Aubameyang: 4 matches, 4 goals, 2 assists (goal involvement in every game).
- Morientes (2006-07): 4 matches, goal involvement in each, age 30.
The data show Aubameyang’s goal-per-match rate of 1.0, matching Morientes’s early-season impact but achieved at a significantly older age.
Implications for Veteran Players
The record challenges conventional expectations about the decline of performance with age in elite football. Analysts note that Aubameyang’s blend of experience and “youthful exuberance” may encourage clubs to consider older forwards capable of immediate impact, especially when seeking short-term offensive boosts.
Outlook
Aubameyang’s continued form will be closely watched as the season progresses, with observers curious whether his early success can be sustained over a full campaign and what it may signal for the broader role of veteran talent in La Liga.
