André-Pierre Christian Gignac is a French professional footballer who plays as a striker for Liga MX club Tigres UANL. Gignac began his career in his home department of Bouches-du-Rhône, playing for local club Fos and Martigues. In 2002, he ventured to the Brittany region to join professional club Lorient. He starred for the club for two seasons, which included a loan stint at amateur club Pau. Wikipedia