André-Pierre Gignac

• Full name: André-Pierre Christian Gignac
• Date of birth: December 5, 1985
• Place of birth: Martigues, France
• Nationality: French
• Position: Striker (centre-forward)
• Height: 1.87 m (6 ft 1½ in)
• Dominant foot: Right

Club career (highlights)

• Olympique de Marseille (2007–2010): Broke through at Marseille, becoming a prominent Ligue 1 striker and playing in the UEFA Champions League.
• Tigres UANL (2015–present): Transferred to Tigres in Mexico's Liga MX and became one of the club's all-time leading scorers. Won multiple Liga MX titles (including Apertura and Clausura campaigns), CONCACAF Champions League/CONCACAF club competitions success, and played a central role in Tigres' run to the 2015 and later finals of continental and international competitions.
• Other clubs: Began at FC Martigues and AS Saint-Étienne; also played for FC Lorient on loan and FC Lorient permanently earlier in his career.

International career

• France national team appearances: Gignac earned caps for France and was part of squads in the early 2010s. Notably, his appearances were limited compared with his club success due to strong competition for forward places in the French team.
• Scored a number of goals for Les Bleus and participated in qualifiers and friendlies; he was not a regular starter at major tournaments for France.

Style of play

• Powerful, physical centre-forward known for strong hold-up play, aerial ability, and clinical finishing inside the box.
• Combines clever movement in the penalty area with good positioning and link-up play to bring teammates into attacking moves.

Notable achievements & records

• One of Tigres UANL's top scorers in club history and a key figure in the club's most successful era.
• Multiple Liga MX titles and domestic cups with Tigres.
• Awards and recognitions in Liga MX, including top scorer honors in certain tournaments and inclusion in league best XI selections.

Personal notes

• Gignac became a popular and influential figure in Mexican football, admired by fans for his commitment and goal-scoring.
• He adapted culturally and linguistically to Mexico and is often cited as a high-profile example of a European star thriving outside Europe.

This summary covers the main facts about André-Pierre Gignac and his time with Tigres UANL. Additional specific statistics (exact goals, appearances by season, or latest status) can be provided if a particular season or timeframe is requested.