September 8: Who Still Says He Is Old? Aubameyang Creates 6 Goals in 4 Matches, Reaching 250 Top-Five-League Goals at 37

Who could have expected that the most impressive forward in La Liga at the start of the new season would not be a young emerging star, but the 37-year-old Aubameyang. In the fourth round of La Liga, newly promoted Deportivo La Coruña visited strong side Villarreal. The match was full of twists and turns, with both teams exchanging attacks. The scoreline swung back and forth, with each side taking the lead twice before being pegged back twice, and Deportivo eventually completed a stunning 3-2 comeback victory. Aubameyang was at the center of this dramatic win: he scored one goal, provided two assists, and in the 88th minute cleverly won possession in the center circle before launching a solo run and scoring the decisive goal, carrying the newly promoted side to a valuable three points.

The match was truly a roller coaster. In the 19th minute, Villarreal's Pepe seized a counterattack opportunity to score first, giving the hosts an early 1-0 lead. When the team was under pressure, Aubameyang delivered his first precise assist of the match in the 43rd minute, setting up teammate Kross for the equalizer and making it 1-1.

After the break, the match changed again. In the 76th minute, Deportivo's Traore unfortunately scored an own goal, leaving his team behind once more. At the crucial moment, Aubameyang stepped forward again, providing another assist to complete a two-assist performance. Eda Jori finished the chance to make it 2-2. As time ran down and everyone expected a draw, a miracle occurred in the 88th minute. Aubameyang won the ball in the center circle, escaped chasing defenders, sprinted forward at high speed, entered the penalty area, and finished with a precise shot to seal the win. The final score stood at 3-2, with Deportivo taking all three points away from home.

After four rounds of La Liga, Aubameyang had scored in almost every match, producing four goals and two assists, and he had directly contributed to his team's goals in every game. With this remarkable run of form, he became the oldest player since the 21st century to score in each of the first four rounds of La Liga, setting a long-standing historical record.

This spectacular winning goal also unlocked an important career milestone for Aubameyang: his total goals in Europe's top five leagues reached 250. Specifically, he has scored 98 goals in the Bundesliga, 69 in the English Premier League, 68 in Ligue 1, and 15 in La Liga. He has played for Lille, Monaco, Saint-Étienne, and Marseille in France; starred for Borussia Dortmund in Germany; represented Arsenal and Chelsea in England; and worn the shirts of Barcelona and Deportivo in Spain. He has crossed four major European leagues and left his scoring mark at different clubs. These 250 goals in the top five leagues summarize a career journey defined by movement and persistence.

During this summer's transfer window, Deportivo La Coruña reportedly spent only 1.5 million euros to sign Aubameyang from Marseille. At the time, many fans considered it merely a retirement-style signing, believing the veteran had joined a newly promoted La Liga team to spend the final stage of his career. However, reality proved the doubters wrong, as the seemingly inexpensive deal uncovered a valuable asset. Powered by Aubameyang's attacking output, Deportivo began the new season unbeaten with two wins and two draws. With eight points, they sit fourth in the La Liga table, just one step away from the top, and have become one of the biggest surprises of the season.

Looking back at Aubameyang's career, he has always moved from place to place. During his Borussia Dortmund years, he dominated the Bundesliga; after joining Arsenal, he earned the captain's armband; during his brief spell at Barcelona, he shone brightly; afterward, he experienced ups and downs with Chelsea, the Saudi league, and Marseille. Many believed his peak had already passed. Yet at 37, his pace has not disappeared, his movement remains sharp, and he can not only finish decisive chances himself but also provide quality assists. More importantly, he is willing to step up in difficult moments and deliver match-winning moments. Time may have taken away some of his explosiveness, but it has given him the experience and composure expected of an elite striker.

Football has never lacked young talents who become famous early, but veterans like Aubameyang, who can still produce dominant performances in top leagues after years of moving between clubs late in their careers, are truly rare. The story of this Gabonese forward is far from over.