Sergio Aguero is “one of the greatest strikers of play the game” and frightens opponents merely by being on the pitch, says former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong.
The Argentina international has been a prolific presence throughout his career. Those exploits have seen him become City’s all-time leading scorer, with the target found on 254 occasions across a memorable nine-year stint at the Etihad Stadium.
A reputation has been established as one of the most fearsome and consistent frontmen on the planet.
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That standing has benefited Aguero on an individual basis when it comes to his stunning end product, but life for those around him is also made easier by the fact that rivals focus so much of their attention on trying to contain a very obvious threat.