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Football Biography

Sergio Agüero

“Kun”

Argentine · Quilmes, Buenos Aires · Born 2 June 1988

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Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo was born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires in 1988 and joined Independiente at nine, making his debut at 15.

Sergio Leonel Agüero del Castillo was born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires in 1988 and joined Independiente at nine, making his debut at 15 years and 35 days — the youngest player in Argentine football history. Atlético Madrid signed him in 2006 and he scored 101 goals in 234 appearances before Manchester City paid £38 million in 2011. His 10 seasons at the Etihad produced 260 goals in 390 appearances — the club's all-time record — and five Premier League titles, six League Cups and the FA Cup. His goal in the 93rd minute of the final day of the 2011–12 season against Queens Park Rangers — the most dramatic moment in Premier League history — secured City's first title in 44 years. He scored 184 Premier League goals, ranking him fifth all-time. He won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2018–19. He earned 101 Argentina caps, scoring 41 goals, and won the Copa América in 2021. A brief spell at Barcelona preceded a heart condition diagnosis that ended his career aged 33 in December 2021. A generous, humorous personality and one of the most naturally gifted strikers of the Premier League era, his statue outside the Etihad commemorates the defining goal of his career.

Famous For

Scoring the title-winning goal for Manchester City in 2012 against QPR

Playing Style

How They Played

Clinical finisher with excellent positioning and ability to score from tight angles

Legacy

Lasting Impact

One of the Premier League's greatest strikers and Manchester City's record goalscorer

Honours & Achievements

Career Honours

  • Premier League 2012, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2021
  • FA Cup 2011
  • League Cup 2x
  • Copa América 2021
  • Champions League finalist 2021
  • Premier League 2012
  • Premier League 2014
  • Premier League 2018
  • Premier League 2019
  • Premier League 2021
Club Career
Club Period Fee Apps Goals Shirt
Independiente2003–200654183#10
Atlético Madrid2006–2011102#10
Manchester City2011–20218736#10
Barcelona2021–2021Free transfer51
Argentine10141
Career Journey

Timeline

2003 📌 Professional debut for Independiente aged 15
2006 🌍 Argentina national team debut
2011 📌 Transferred to Manchester City for £35 million
2012 🎯 Scored title-winning goal vs QPR in 93rd minute
2017 🎯 Became Manchester City's all-time leading scorer
2021 🏆 Won Copa América with Argentina
2021 📌 Retired due to heart condition at age 33
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

5 common questions about Sergio Agüero

Sergio Agüero scored 428 career goals in 773 appearances.

Sergio Agüero earned 101 international caps scoring 41 goals.

Sergio Agüero provided 162 career assists.

Sergio Agüero won 16 major trophies throughout his career.

Sergio Agüero was born in 1988 in Quilmes.

Career Journey

Career Timeline — Sergio Agüero

2003
Professional debut for Independiente aged 15
2006
Argentina national team debut
2011
Transferred to Manchester City for £35 million
2012
Scored title-winning goal vs QPR in 93rd minute
2017
Became Manchester City's all-time leading scorer
2021
Won Copa América with Argentina
2021
Retired due to heart condition at age 33