• Sergio Aguero after joining Atletico Madrid in June, 2006. AP
    Sergio Aguero after joining Atletico Madrid in June, 2006. AP
  • Sergio Aguero after scoring for Independiente reacts against River Plate in March, 2006. AP
    Sergio Aguero after scoring for Independiente reacts against River Plate in March, 2006. AP
  • Sergio Aguero scored 102 goals for Atletico between 2006 and 2011, including 74 in La Liga. PA
    Sergio Aguero scored 102 goals for Atletico between 2006 and 2011, including 74 in La Liga. PA
  • Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in a La Liga match at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in March, 2009. AP
    Atletico Madrid's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Barcelona in a La Liga match at the Vicente Calderon Stadium in March, 2009. AP
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after Atletico Madrid's win over Fulham to win the 2010 Europa League final. EPA
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after Atletico Madrid's win over Fulham to win the 2010 Europa League final. EPA
  • Arentina legend Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero speak during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. EPA
    Arentina legend Diego Maradona and Sergio Aguero speak during the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. EPA
  • Argentina duo Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero after beating Nigeria to win gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. AFP
    Argentina duo Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero after beating Nigeria to win gold at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. AFP
  • Argentina manager Diego Maradona with Sergio Aguero during the 2010 World Cup quarter-final match against Germany at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. AP
    Argentina manager Diego Maradona with Sergio Aguero during the 2010 World Cup quarter-final match against Germany at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town. AP
  • Argentina's Sergio Aguero during the Fifa World Cup 2014 group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rio de Janeiro in June, 2014. EPA
    Argentina's Sergio Aguero during the Fifa World Cup 2014 group game against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rio de Janeiro in June, 2014. EPA
  • Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Qatar in the Copa America group match at the Gremio Arena in Porto Alegre, Brazi in June, 2019. AFP
    Argentina's Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring against Qatar in the Copa America group match at the Gremio Arena in Porto Alegre, Brazi in June, 2019. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero signs autographs after completing his medical following his move to Manchester City in July, 2011. PA
    Sergio Aguero signs autographs after completing his medical following his move to Manchester City in July, 2011. PA
  • Sergio Aguero ahead of his Manchester City debut where he scored two in the Premier League win over Swansea City in August, 2011. PA
    Sergio Aguero ahead of his Manchester City debut where he scored two in the Premier League win over Swansea City in August, 2011. PA
  • Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Phil Jones of Manchester United square-up during the Premier League derby at Old Trafford in April, 2013. PA
    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero and Phil Jones of Manchester United square-up during the Premier League derby at Old Trafford in April, 2013. PA
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Liverpool in the Premier League game at the Ethiad stadium in January, 2019. AP
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring for Manchester City against Liverpool in the Premier League game at the Ethiad stadium in January, 2019. AP
  • Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his side's fifth goal, completing his hat-trick, in a 6-0 Premier League win over Watford in December, 2017. PA
    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his side's fifth goal, completing his hat-trick, in a 6-0 Premier League win over Watford in December, 2017. PA
  • (FILE) - Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City in Brighton, Britain, 12 May 2019 (re-issued on 15 December 2021). Argentinian striker Sergio 'Kun' Aguero announced his retirement during a press conference in Barcelona, Spain, on 15 December 2021. EPA/JAMES BOARDMAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. *** Local Caption *** 55203430
    (FILE) - Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates with the Premier League trophy after the English Premier League soccer match between Brighton and Hove Albion and Manchester City in Brighton, Britain, 12 May 2019 (re-issued on 15 December 2021). Argentinian striker Sergio 'Kun' Aguero announced his retirement during a press conference in Barcelona, Spain, on 15 December 2021. EPA/JAMES BOARDMAN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications. *** Local Caption *** 55203430
  • City's Sergio Aguero during the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa in March 2020. EPA
    City's Sergio Aguero during the Carabao Cup final win over Aston Villa in March 2020. EPA
  • A Sergio Aguero t-shirt for sale in January 2020. PA
    A Sergio Aguero t-shirt for sale in January 2020. PA
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the winner against QPR at the Etihad Srtadium that sealed Manchester City the Premier League title in May 2012. PA
    Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the winner against QPR at the Etihad Srtadium that sealed Manchester City the Premier League title in May 2012. PA
  • Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Villarreal in the Uefa Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium in October, 2011. PA
    Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Villarreal in the Uefa Champions League match at the Etihad Stadium in October, 2011. PA
  • Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring for Manchester City in the FA Cup game against Leeds United in February, 2013. PA
    Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring for Manchester City in the FA Cup game against Leeds United in February, 2013. PA
  • Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola kisses Sergio Aguero as the Argentine is substituted just after completing his hat-trick during the Premier League match at home to Huddersfield Town in August, 2019. Reuters
    Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola kisses Sergio Aguero as the Argentine is substituted just after completing his hat-trick during the Premier League match at home to Huddersfield Town in August, 2019. Reuters
  • Manchester City players throw Sergio Aguero in the air to celebrate winning the Premier League title and his imminent exit from the club in May, 2021. AP
    Manchester City players throw Sergio Aguero in the air to celebrate winning the Premier League title and his imminent exit from the club in May, 2021. AP
  • A Manchester City fan with a sign for Sergio Aguero in May 2021. PA
    A Manchester City fan with a sign for Sergio Aguero in May 2021. PA
  • Sergio Aguero after being unveiled as a Barcelona player at Camp Nou in May, 2021. AFP
    Sergio Aguero after being unveiled as a Barcelona player at Camp Nou in May, 2021. AFP
  • Barca's Sergio Aguero during the La Liga match between against Valencia at Camp Nou in October, 2021. AP
    Barca's Sergio Aguero during the La Liga match between against Valencia at Camp Nou in October, 2021. AP
  • Barcelona's Sergio Aguero in the La Liga game against Real Madrid at Camp Nou in October, 2021. Reuters
    Barcelona's Sergio Aguero in the La Liga game against Real Madrid at Camp Nou in October, 2021. Reuters
  • Barcelona's Sergio Aguero shoots at goal against Alaves at Camp Nou - his final game as a professional footballer on October 30, 2021. Reuters
    Barcelona's Sergio Aguero shoots at goal against Alaves at Camp Nou - his final game as a professional footballer on October 30, 2021. Reuters
  • Barcelona's Sergio Aguero leaves the pitch after experiencing breathing porblems during the match against Alaves. Reuters
    Barcelona's Sergio Aguero leaves the pitch after experiencing breathing porblems during the match against Alaves. Reuters
  • A tearful Sergio 'Kun' Aguero during the press conference to announce his retirement from football at Camp Nou in Barcelona on December 15, 2021. Getty
    A tearful Sergio 'Kun' Aguero during the press conference to announce his retirement from football at Camp Nou in Barcelona on December 15, 2021. Getty

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Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero's glittering career - in pictures

Former Independiente, Atletico Madrid, City, Barcelona and Argentina striker has announced his retirement due to heart condition aged 33

Gareth Cox

December 16, 2021

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Striker Sergio Aguero has called time on a glittering career after a heart condition meant his summer move to Spanish giants Barcelona came to an abrupt end after just five appearances.

The 33-year-old Argentine came off the pitch due to breathing problems during Barca's La Liga game against Alaves at the end of October and was diagnosed with an irregular heartbeat that has forced him into early retirement.

Aguero started his career with Independiente in Argentina before joining Atletico Madrid in 2006. But it is his spell with Premier League side Manchester City that he will be most remembered for.

He spent a decade at the English club from 2011 before departing at the end of last season for Barcelona as City's all-time top scorer with 260 goals in just under 400 appearances.

Aguero won five league titles, as well as one FA Cup and six League Cups. He scored 20 league goals or more in six seasons with City and is the highest overseas goalscorer in Premier League history.

He is also the fourth-highest scorer of all time in the division with 184 goals, behind Alan Shearer, Wayne Rooney and Andrew Cole.

You can see some of the best images from his magnificent career in the gallery above. To view the next image, click on the arrows or swipe if on a mobile device.

  • Tearful Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero after announcing his retirement from football during a press conference at Camp Nou on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Reuters
    Tearful Barcelona striker Sergio Aguero after announcing his retirement from football during a press conference at Camp Nou on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero during the press conference in Barcelona. AP
    Sergio Aguero during the press conference in Barcelona. AP
  • Sergio Aguero is comforted by Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AP
    Sergio Aguero is comforted by Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AP
  • Sergio Aguero and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AFP
    Sergio Aguero and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero's press conference at Camp Nou as he announces his retirement from football. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero's press conference at Camp Nou as he announces his retirement from football. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AFP
    Sergio Aguero and Barcelona president Joan Laporta. AFP
  • Left to right: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and City director of football Txiki Begiristain before the press conference. Reuters
    Left to right: Barcelona defender Gerard Pique, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and City director of football Txiki Begiristain before the press conference. Reuters
  • Gerard Pique, Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain before the press conference. Reuters
    Gerard Pique, Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain before the press conference. Reuters
  • Left to right: Joan Laporta, Sergio Aguero, current Barca manager Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola. AFP
    Left to right: Joan Laporta, Sergio Aguero, current Barca manager Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola. AFP
  • Sergio Aguero talks to Pep Guardiola at Camp Nou. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero talks to Pep Guardiola at Camp Nou. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero talks to Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain. Reuters
    Sergio Aguero talks to Pep Guardiola and Txiki Begiristain. Reuters
  • Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola after the press conference. Reuters
    Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola after the press conference. Reuters
  • Sergio Aguero poses for a group picture with Barcelona players and management. AFP
    Sergio Aguero poses for a group picture with Barcelona players and management. AFP
Updated: December 16, 2021, 2:56 AM
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