Sergio Aguero

Date of Birth: June 2, 1988

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Biography

Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo, commonly known as Sergio Agüero or “Kun” Agüero, is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a striker. Born on June 2, 1988, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Agüero is best known for his prolific goal-scoring ability and his tenure with Manchester City in the English Premier League. Agüero began his professional career at the age of 15 with the Argentine club Independiente, making him the youngest player to debut in the Argentine Primera División. In 2006, he moved to Europe to join Atlético Madrid, where he won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2010. His remarkable performances earned him a transfer to Manchester City in 2011 for a then-club record fee. At Manchester City, Agüero became one of the most iconic players in the club’s history. He scored 260 goals in 390 appearances, becoming the club’s all-time leading scorer. His most memorable moment came in the 2011-2012 season when he scored a last-minute goal against Queens Park Rangers to secure Manchester City’s first Premier League title in 44 years. Agüero won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, and six EFL Cups during his decade-long stint with the club. Internationally, Agüero represented Argentina, earning over 100 caps and scoring 41 goals. He participated in three FIFA World Cups and four Copa América tournaments, winning the latter in 2021. In 2021, Agüero transferred to FC Barcelona but was forced to retire in December 2021 due to a heart condition. Despite his career being cut short, Agüero’s legacy as one of the greatest strikers of his generation remains intact.

5 Interesting Facts about Sergio Aguero

1. Sergio Agüero’s nickname “Kun” was given to him by his grandparents because of his resemblance to a Japanese anime character named “Kum Kum.”

2. He is Manchester City’s all-time leading scorer with 260 goals.

3. Agüero scored the fastest hat-trick in Premier League history in 2018, taking just 9 minutes against Newcastle United.

4. He is the highest-scoring non-English player in Premier League history.

5. Agüero was part of the Argentina team that won the gold medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Sergio Aguero

1. “I am very happy because it’s an unforgettable moment. I have been here since 2011, and I’ve always tried to do my best.”

2. “I just wanted to score the goal and make history for Manchester City.”

3. “It’s a great feeling to score in the last minute and make history. It’s a moment I will never forget.”

4. “For me, the Premier League is the best in the world, and to be able to play here for so many years is incredible.”

5. “I had to make a decision based on my health, and I think I made the right one.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Sergio Agüero’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $80 million.

Children

Sergio Agüero has one son, Benjamin Agüero Maradona, born in 2009. Benjamin is the son of Agüero and Gianinna Maradona, the youngest daughter of the late Argentine football legend Diego Maradona.