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'The record he has got speaks for itself': Kevin De Bruyne lauds Sergio Aguero after Manchester City superstar became Premier League's leading overseas goalscorer

Kevin De Bruyne has hailed Sergio Aguero as football’s low-key superstar after the Manchester City star became the Premier League’s record overseas goalscorer.

Aguero’s hat-trick for City at Aston Villa on Sunday took to him to 177 goals in the competition – beyond Thierry Henry’s mark of 175.

The 31-year-old has little media profile beyond his exploits on the pitch and De Bruyne paid tribute to his team-mate’s humility.

Kevin De Bruyne praised Sergio Aguero after he became the top flight's record overseas scorer
Kevin De Bruyne praised Sergio Aguero after he became the top flight's record overseas scorer
The Belgian believes that superstar Aguero's humility on and off the field is a credit to the club
The Belgian believes that superstar Aguero's humility on and off the field is a credit to the club

He said: ‘I’ve been playing with Sergio for five years, and the record he has got speaks for itself.