#45 Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
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Every time the transfer window comes around, Borussia Dortmund must be quaking in their boots at the prospect of their Gabonese goliath leaving the Westfalenstadion. Aubameyang has scored more than 60 goals in all competitions for Die Schwarzgelben, leading the way in terms of top scorers this Bundesliga season, joint with Anthony Modeste on 12 goals. Thomas Tuchel believes that Pierre-Emerick is “irreplaceable [for us] when he’s in this form," following the former St-Etienne forward’s scintillating hat-trick in the Europa League against Qabala last campaign.
Such displays are run-of-the-mill for the sport’s answer to Usain Bolt, who, according to reports, would lose to Aubameyang in a race over 30m, underpinning the extent of the 27-year-old’s athletic abilities. Aubameyang has thrived in the Dortmund mix, building a formidable relationship with Marco Reus, tormenting some of the finest defences the continent has to offer on his day.
His success regarding trophies is limited, both on a personal and team level, but the fiery forward’s overall ability is too incredible not to mention. Aubameyang is speedy, composed and the master of making the right decision in the final third.
