André-Pierre Gignac
Footballer and Tigres UANL star
Born
December 5th, 1985
39 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
France
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A professional footballer specialized in forward play, contributing significantly to clubs in France and Mexico. Gignac began his career at Lorient before moving to Toulouse, where his goal-scoring prowess became evident. Later, he joined Marseille and recorded considerable achievements, including winning the Ligue 1 title. Subsequently, he transferred to Tigres UANL in Mexico, where he became a key player, helping the team secure several championships and earning the tournament's top scorer title.
Won the Ligue 1 title with Marseille in 2010
Achieved multiple titles with Tigres UANL
Crowned top scorer in Liga MX
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