Arsenal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyeng an example moreso

There is no secret that since Pierre-Emerick Aubameyeng has joined Arsenal, his flamboyant personality makes him a true role model for the whole squad.

“Yo Pierre, you want to come out here?” Cue over the top yet somewhat awesome introduction littered with techno music of Arsenal‘s new talisman being presented by none other than, Henrikh Mkhitaryan.

Fans knew from day one that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyeng was set to take the pitch, as well as the locker room, by storm once he was purchased. The Gabon international did not fail to impress, netting over ten goals in half a season last year.

Aubameyeng’s talent is undeniable, but what is it that makes the former Borussia Dortmund striker loved so much from the Emirates faithful as well as his fellow teammates?

Aubameyeng: The “Class Clown”

Unlike most modern day footballers, Aubameyeng has a very authentic, laid back and humble personality. When he is being interviewed it is not the usual, “erm… it was a good performance… The team played well…”, kind of interview that modern football fans have become ever so accustomed to.

Aubameyeng’s honesty, as well as joke-cracking capabilities with the media, make him an entertainer off the pitch as well as on it. Having a player as dynamic and comfortable in the limelight as the Gabon goal-getter is refreshing for the fans and also extremely helpful to his younger teammates.

An Example For The Youngsters

This club has no shortage of extremely talented young players at their disposal, coming through the system. Oftentimes, young players look to figureheads such as Cristiano Ronaldo or Zlatan Ibrahimovic as icons, and try to replicate their styles on the pitch as well as their attitudes off it.

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While those players mentioned are absolutely world class and mimicking their style on the pitch might not be such a bad idea, replicating their egos off it is. Aubameyeng is a hard-working, humble, family man that youngsters will undoubtedly look up to the more they see him performing well for the Gunners.

The Fan Favorite

Shirts with the tongue-twisting name “Aubameyeng” will inevitably overtake the Emirates stadium next season, and for good reason. The reds of London have not had a true 20+ goal a season striker since the days of, Thierry Henry.

Fans have been crying out for a clinical goal scorer for years. With Aubameyeng looking set to have an instrumental role next season alongside Alexandre Lacazette, the long-time need has been fulfilled.

The front-flipping, superstar is truly an icon for younger fans as well as his younger teammates. Older fans will be just as happy to have someone who will guarantee the almighty Arsenal an abundance of goals.

Aubameyeng is an incredible player that we are very lucky to have. With the pressure mounting on him to score a boatload of goals next season, it will be extremely difficult. Will the Gabon international deliver what we all expect him to provide?

And more importantly, will the Spider-Man mask return? Only time will tell. Aubameyeng is a very influential figure to the fans as well as his fellow teammates. His overwhelming positivity and insane talent will help in the quest to get the “Old Arsenal” back faster than you can say “Pierre-Emerick Aubameyeng.”