Sergio Aguero

Sergio Aguero, also known as Kun Aguero, is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is considered to be one of the best strikers of this generation and one of the greatest players in the history of the Premier League, he is best remembered for his time at Manchester City.

Early Life

Sergio Aguero was born on June 2, 1988, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He grew up in the district of Villa del Parque in the capital city. He was interested in football from a young age and began playing in the neighborhood streets when he was just four years old. He joined the youth academy of Independiente, one of the top clubs in Argentina, at the age of nine.

At Independiente, Aguero quickly rose through the ranks and made his first-team debut at the age of 15. He became a regular starter for the team in the 2005-06 season and helped them win the Clausura tournament. His performances for Independiente attracted the attention of several top European clubs, and in 2006 he signed with Spanish club Atletico Madrid for a fee of €23 million.

Club Career

Aguero's club career began with Argentine side Independiente, where he played from 2003 to 2006. He then moved to Europe to play for Atletico Madrid in 2006, where he quickly established himself as one of the best young talents in the game. At Atletico Madrid, Aguero scored 101 goals in 234 appearances across all competitions, becoming the club's all-time leading scorer in European competitions. He helped the team win the UEFA Europa League in 2010 and finished as the tournament's top scorer.

In 2011, Aguero signed with Manchester City in the English Premier League for a fee of £35 million. He immediately became a key player for City, scoring two goals in his debut game and finishing his first season with 30 goals in all competitions.

He went on to become one of the most prolific goal-scorers in Premier League history, scoring a total of 184 goals in 275 appearances for Manchester City. He helped the team win five Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and six League Cups during his time at the club.

In May 2021, Agüero announced that he would be leaving Manchester City at the end of the season. He then signed a two-year deal with Barcelona on May 31, 2021, but was only made to make five appearances before being diagnosed with cardiac arrhythmia. He announced his retirement on December 15, 2021, due to this, bringing an end to a 20-year career.

International Career

Aguero made his national team debut in 2006 against Brazil in an International friendly at Emirates Stadium, England. A year later, Aguero scored his first goal for Argentina in a World Cup Qualifiers match against Bolivia.

Aguero has played in several major international tournaments, including the FIFA World Cup, the Copa America, and the Confederations Cup. He was a member of the Argentina team that finished as runners-up in the 2014 World Cup and the 2015 and 2016 editions of the Copa America.

In the 2018 World Cup, Agüero scored his first World Cup goal in Argentina's 2-1 victory over Nigeria in the group stage. However, Argentina were knocked out of the tournament in the Round of 16 by eventual winners France.

Aguero made his 100th international appearance for Argentina 4–1 win against Bolivia in his team's final group stage match of the 2021 Copa América. They went on to win the tournament, beating Peru in the final.

In total, he made 101 appearances for Argentina, scoring 41 goals.

Records

• Aguero is Manchester City's all-time leading scorer with 260 goals in all competitions, breaking the record previously held by Eric Brook.

• Aguero has scored 12 hat-tricks in the Premier League, which is the most in the competition's history.

• With 184 goals in the Premier League, Aguero is the highest-scoring overseas player in the competition's history.

Awards and Achievements

Personal Life

Aguero is known for his love of video games, particularly streaming himself playing FIFA on the popular platform Twitch. He is also a fan of basketball and supports the NBA team the Houston Rockets.

In addition, Aguero has a foundation called the Kun Aguero Foundation, which focuses on improving the lives of children and young people in Argentina. The foundation has launched various initiatives, including building sports facilities, providing educational opportunities, and supporting children with serious medical conditions.

Net Worth

As of 2023, his net worth is estimated to be around $80 million.

Family

Aguero comes from a footballing family. His father, Leonel del Castillo, was also a footballer and played for several clubs in Argentina. His maternal grandfather, Marcelo del Castillo, was a professional footballer who played for Boca Juniors in the 1950s.

Wife

Aguero was first married to Giannina Maradona, the daughter of football legend Diego Maradona. They had a son together named Benjamin, who was born in 2009. They divorced in 2012, after four years of marriage.

His current wife is Sofia Calzetti, and they were married in 2019. They have a son together also named Benjamin, who was born in 2020.

Houses

It is known that Aguero owns a luxury apartment in Manchester, where he lived during his time playing for Manchester City. The apartment is located in the Deansgate area of the city, which is known for its high-end properties and amenities.

In addition, Aguero has a home in his native Argentina, where he spends time with his family during breaks from football. The exact location of this property is not publicly known.