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 five league appearances since arriving in A Coruña, extending his club-record scoring streak at the start of his Deportivo career.
As of September 17, 2026 (GMT+8), Aubameyang has five Laliga goals from six appearances. His five-match scoring streak ended in Deportivo’s 1-0 home defeat to Sevilla on September 16, but his club record for scoring in each of his first five Laliga matches remains intact.
Deportivo now have nine points from six matches after suffering their first league defeat of the season. They sit seventh in the Laliga standings following the loss to Sevilla.
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 | 6 |
| Goals | 5 |
| Assists | 2 |
| Goals per game | 0.83 |
Updated September 17, 2026 (GMT+8). Statistics refer to Laliga matches only. Aubameyang has five goals and two assists in six appearances.
Five Matches, Five Goals: Aubameyang Extends His Deportivo Record
Aubameyang scored in each of Deportivo’s first five league matches. That streak ended against Sevilla in his sixth appearance, but the five-match run remains the club record highlighted in this article. His August form also earned him a place among the finalists in our LaLiga Player of the Month 2026/27 tracker.
| 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 |
| September 13 | Getafe vs Deportivo | 1-1 | 1 goal |
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 with Nine Points After Five 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 pushed Deportivo to eight points from four matches, before the 1-1 draw at Getafe moved them to nine points from five.
| Deportivo after 5 matches | Total |
|---|---|
| Wins | 2 |
| Draws | 3 |
| Defeats | 0 |
| Goals scored | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 6 |
| Points | 9 |
| Current position | 6th |
That is an excellent platform for a promoted side. Deportivo are not merely collecting enough points to stay clear of early trouble; they remain firmly in the early top-half conversation as Matchday 5 continues.
It is still far too early to turn five 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 five goals tell only part of the story.
He has scored five of Deportivo’s nine league goals and has also supplied two assists, underlining how central he has been to their unbeaten start through five 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.
Raphinha leads the early Laliga scoring chart with nine goals after his Matchday 6 hat-trick against Racing Santander. Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal are next on seven goals, while Aubameyang has five goals from six appearances.
That does not make Aubameyang a favorite to win the Pichichi after only five games. But it does show how productive his return to Spanish football has been.
For comparison, our Lamine Yamal vs Mbappé goals race now has both players level on six league goals after five appearances.
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.
Latest Update: Deportivo Draw With Real Betis
Deportivo’s September 20 Laliga match against Real Betis has now been played, finishing 1-1 at Riazor. Cucho Hernández put Betis ahead before Diego Villares equalised late for Deportivo.
The draw moved Deportivo to 10 points from seven matches. Read the full matchday report in our Laliga Results September 20, 2026 article.
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.
Five 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.
Five 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
Aubameyang scored in each of Deportivo’s first five Laliga matches of 2026/27. His scoring streak ended against Sevilla, and Deportivo then drew 1-1 with Real Betis on September 20.
Aubameyang is the first Deportivo player to score in each of his first five Laliga matches for the club. He first moved beyond the previous three-match benchmark by scoring in his fourth game, then extended his own record with another goal at Getafe in match five.
Aubameyang was born on June 18, 1989, making him 37 years old during the opening weeks of the 2026/27 Laliga season.
After five matches, Deportivo have nine points from two wins and three draws. They are currently sixth in the table.
Deportivo’s next Laliga match is at home to Sevilla on September 16, 2026.
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- Laliga Results September 5, 2026: Deportivo Win at Villarreal
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Updated September 14, 2026 (GMT+8): Aubameyang has five Laliga goals in five appearances after scoring Deportivo’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Getafe. Deportivo are unbeaten on nine points, and their next fixture is at home to Sevilla in Matchday 6.
Deportivo’s first defeat and the end of Aubameyang’s scoring streak are also analyzed in our LaLiga Matchday 6 highlights.
