Manchester City have unveiled a permanent statue of record goalscorer Sergio Aguero at Etihad Stadium to mark the 10th anniversary of the club’s first Premier League title and the iconic ‘93:20’ moment.
The statue of Argentine striker Aguero, who spent a decade at City before leaving the club last summer, completes a trinity alongside Vincent Kompany and David Silva, commemorating a defining era for the club.
Situated on the east side of the Etihad Stadium, the large-scale statue of Aguero was created by award-winning sculptor Andy Scott and has been constructed using thousands of welded pieces of galvanised steel. At night, Aguero’s statue and those of Kompany and Silva, will be specially illuminated with blue tinted lighting.
Scott, who is one of the most respected sculptors of his generation and is known for his large-scale figurative pieces, created the statue of Aguero entirely from his studio in Philadelphia, before it was transported to Manchester earlier this month by Etihad Cargo.
Now installed at the Etihad Stadium, the permanent statue of Aguero celebrates his outstanding contribution to the club’s success, and in particular, his pivotal role in what was arguably one of the greatest moments in sporting history for which he will be eternally remembered by Manchester City fans around the world.
Aguero, who was recently inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame, won 15 major trophies during his time at the club, including five Premier League titles, one FA Cup and a record six League Cups.
“Sergio Aguero’s contribution to Manchester City in a defining era for the club cannot be overstated. He is without doubt one of the greatest players that has ever played the game," said City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
"When our fans think of Sergio, they are immediately drawn to the iconic moment of '93:20' and the goal that secured the club’s first league title in 44 years, but as his record of 260 goals for the club demonstrates, his legacy and impact at Manchester City go far beyond that.
"It is only fitting that Sergio has been recognised with a statue of his own, in celebration and honour of his accomplishments in one of the most important chapters of Manchester City’s rich and long history.”
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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 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 -
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 -
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'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 -
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 -
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 -
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 with the Premier League trophy after the match against Brighton and Hove Albion in May 2019. 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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 leaves the pitch after experiencing breathing porblems during the match against Alaves. Reuters
Reflecting on his statue, Aguero, who joined the club from Atletico Madrid in July 2011 for £35 million, was in Manchestetr for the unveiling, and said: “Truthfully, it is a very beautiful thing for me, to see myself 10 years ago is very moving. In those 10 years I was able to win a lot of trophies and was able to help the club become one of the most important in the world.
"I am very grateful to the club for making this statue in recognition of my football career in Manchester. It is something very special.”
Sculptor, Andy Scott, added: “It has been an honour to work on a project that means so much to Manchester City fans around the world in celebration of such an important player in the life of this football club.
"I was under no illusions about how important this was to the club, to the fans, to Sergio himself and I hope that this statue brings joy and happiness to all who see it.”
