Amine Gouiri Shines Bright at Marseille, Wins Goal of the Year

Amine Gouiri, who joined Olympique de Marseille from Stade Rennais in January, has been a sensation in Ligue 1. With his outstanding performances and memorable moments, the Algerian international has rapidly become one of the most dangerous forwards in Europe's top five leagues.

Instant Impact at the Velodrome

Gouiri's flourished in the spotlight at Marseille's famous Velodrome where he's become a key member of the team's attack thanks to his astute positioning, deadly finishing and technical flair.

• Matches played: 14
• Goals: 10
• Assists: 3

His efforts were crucial in OM's Champions League qualifying, which concluded an outstanding second half of the campaign.

Goal of the Year: A Moment of Magic

Gouiri's incredible bicycle kick on matchday 31 against Stade Brestois, which was part of a brilliant hat-trick in Marseille's 4-1 victory, cemented his name in the season's highlight reel.

The strike earned him the "Goal of the Year" award, as voted by the French professional players’ union, adding another accolade to his breakout campaign.

Gouiri: Mbappé Admiration & Drogba Dream

In a recent Q&A with Onze Mondial, the 24-year-old forward shared his inspirations:

“In my eyes, the best striker in the world right now is Kylian Mbappé.”

He also revealed his Marseille fantasy duo:

“If I had to pick a legend from OM to play with, since I’m a striker, I would have really liked to play with Didier Drogba. That would have been pretty great, I think.”