Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is 37 years old, but his start to the 2026/27 Laliga season looks anything but ordinary.
The Deportivo forward has scored in each of his first four league appearances since arriving in A Coruña, becoming the first player in the club’s history to find the net in his opening four matches for Deportivo.
As of September 9, 2026, Aubameyang has four Laliga goals and two assists from four appearances. His latest performance was his most decisive yet: a goal, two assists and an 88th-minute winner as Deportivo beat Villarreal 3-2 at La Cerámica.
And this is not only an individual story. Newly promoted Deportivo are unbeaten after four matches, have collected eight points and sit fifth in the Laliga standings.
For a club returning to Spain’s top flight after eight years away, the start has quickly shifted the conversation from survival to just how far this new-look Deportivo can go.
Aubameyang’s 2026/27 Laliga Start at a Glance
| Stat | Aubameyang |
|---|---|
| Laliga appearances | 4 |
| Starts | 4 |
| Goals | 4 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Minutes played | 355 |
| Goals per game | 1.00 |
Updated September 9, 2026. Statistics refer to Laliga matches only.
Four Matches, Four Goals: How Aubameyang Made Deportivo History
Aubameyang has not needed a settling-in period. He has scored in every league match Deportivo have played so far.
| Date | Match | Result | Aubameyang |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 17 | Deportivo vs Elche | 1-1 | 1 goal |
| August 24 | Málaga vs Deportivo | 1-1 | 1 goal |
| August 30 | Deportivo vs Valencia | 3-1 | 1 goal |
| September 5 | Villarreal vs Deportivo | 2-3 | 1 goal, 2 assists |
The first three goals placed Aubameyang alongside Bebeto and Rábade, who had also scored in their first three games for Deportivo. The goal at Villarreal took him beyond that mark and established a new club record.
It is a remarkable piece of Deportivo history because Aubameyang has achieved it at 37, decades after Bebeto became one of the defining figures of the original “Super Dépor” era.
The Villarreal Win Turned a Hot Start Into a Statement
Scoring in the first three matches was already impressive. What Aubameyang did at Villarreal made the story significantly bigger.
Deportivo twice had to respond after falling behind at La Cerámica. Aubameyang helped create both of their first two goals before finishing the comeback himself in the 88th minute.
His performance produced one goal and two assists in a 3-2 away victory over a Villarreal side competing in the Champions League.
The full result is covered in our Laliga Results September 5, 2026 report.
For Deportivo, that win mattered beyond the three points. It was evidence that their early results were not simply the product of a favorable opening schedule. They went away to a European-level opponent, came from behind and found a way to win.
Deportivo’s Dream Return: Unbeaten and Fifth After Four Matches
Deportivo’s return to Laliga began with consecutive 1-1 draws against Elche and Málaga. Those results offered stability, but the next two matches changed the mood around the club.
A 3-1 home win over Valencia gave Deportivo their first league victory of the season. The comeback at Villarreal then pushed them to eight points from four matches.
| Deportivo after 4 matches | Total |
|---|---|
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 2 |
| Defeats | 0 |
| Goals scored | 8 |
| Goals conceded | 5 |
| Points | 8 |
| Current position | 5th |
That is an excellent platform for a promoted side. Deportivo are not merely collecting enough points to stay clear of early trouble; they are beginning the season inside the European places.
It is still far too early to turn four matches into a season-long projection, but the opening month has given supporters a reason to think beyond a simple relegation battle.
Why Aubameyang Has Been So Important
Aubameyang’s four goals tell only part of the story.
He has accounted for half of Deportivo’s eight league goals directly and has also supplied two assists. That means he has been directly involved in six of the club’s eight Laliga goals through the first four matches.
His role also gives Deportivo something that promoted teams often struggle to find: a forward with proven experience at the highest level who can turn tight matches into points.
Aubameyang previously played in Laliga with Barcelona, scoring 11 league goals during the 2021/22 season. His career has also taken him through Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, Marseille and other major European clubs.
At Deportivo, however, he is not being asked merely to provide experience. He is already their central attacking reference and their most decisive player.
Aubameyang Is Already in the Early Pichichi Conversation
The Laliga scoring race has started quickly in 2026/27.
Barcelona’s Raphinha leads with six goals, while several forwards are clustered behind him. Aubameyang’s four goals place him alongside some of the league’s biggest attacking names, including Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal.
That does not make Aubameyang a favorite to win the Pichichi after only four games. But it does show how productive his return to Spanish football has been.
For comparison, our Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé goals race currently has both players on four league goals—the same total as Aubameyang.
This Deportivo Side Is More Than One Veteran Striker
Aubameyang is the headline name, but Deportivo’s strong return is not a one-player project.
The squad was strengthened aggressively for the move back into Laliga, including experienced and high-level additions around a core that had already earned promotion.
That depth was visible at Villarreal. José María Giménez made an immediate impact, while Marc Casadó also entered the match after joining from Barcelona. The club has combined experience with younger talent rather than building entirely around Aubameyang.
That matters over a 38-match season. If Deportivo’s early form is going to last, the supporting cast will have to keep contributing when Aubameyang inevitably goes through quieter periods.
What Comes Next for Aubameyang and Deportivo?
Deportivo’s next Laliga test is away to Getafe on September 13.
The match kicks off at 18:30 in Spain (CEST), which is 00:30 on September 14 in GMT+8. It is one of the fixtures covered in our Laliga Matchday 5 preview.
After that, Deportivo host Sevilla on September 16 and Real Betis on September 20, giving Antonio Hidalgo’s side a demanding stretch in which their unbeaten start will be tested further.
You can follow all confirmed dates and kickoff times through our Laliga schedule 2026/27.
Can Aubameyang Keep It Going?
Maintaining a goal-per-game pace across an entire season would be an extraordinary expectation for any player, particularly at 37.
But Deportivo do not need Aubameyang to score in every match for his signing to be a major success.
Four goals and two assists have already helped transform their opening month. More importantly, his presence gives a promoted club a reliable finisher, a veteran reference point and a player capable of deciding matches against established Laliga opposition.
Four matches are not enough to declare the return of “Super Dépor.” They are enough, however, to say that Deportivo’s comeback has become one of the most interesting stories of the early 2026/27 season—and Aubameyang is at the center of it.
Frequently Asked Questions
As of September 9, 2026, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has scored four Laliga goals in four appearances for Deportivo. He also has two assists.
Aubameyang became the first Deportivo player to score in each of his first four matches for the club. Bebeto and Rábade had previously scored in their opening three games, but neither extended the streak to four.
Aubameyang was born on June 18, 1989, making him 37 years old during the opening weeks of the 2026/27 Laliga season.
After four matches, Deportivo are fifth with eight points. They have two wins, two draws and no defeats.
Deportivo’s next Laliga match is away to Getafe on September 13, 2026 at 18:30 CEST in Spain, or 00:30 on September 14 in GMT+8.
You Might Also Be Interested in Reading
- Laliga Results September 5, 2026: Deportivo Win at Villarreal
- Laliga Results August 30, 2026: Deportivo Beat Valencia
- Laliga Results August 24, 2026: Aubameyang Scores at Málaga
- Latest Laliga Standings
- Laliga Matchday 5 Preview 2026/27
Update note: Statistics and standings in this article are current through September 9, 2026 and should be refreshed as the season develops.
