Seeing as there's now a whole forum for Atlético, I thought a thread about Kun would be appropriate (unless you can merge individual posts from the Atlético thread?), since he's probably going to be the team's best player this season.

Sergio Leonel 'Kun' Agüero

Date of Birth: 02-06-1988
Place of Birth: Buenos Aires
Height: 1,72 m
Weight: 74 Kg
Nationality: Argentine
Position: Forward
Previous Team: C.A. Independiente
Nickname: "Kun". Nickname comes from a Japanese cartoon series!



Aguero is the youngest player in Argentine top-flight history having made his senior debut aged 15 years, one month and five days.

"The truth is that everything's come a bit too quickly, but it's been wonderful. I get to do what I love, which is playing football. What more could I ask for?" says the fresh-faced youngster, who stands 1.72m tall and weighs 74kg.

Barcelona prodigy Lionel Messi, a team-mate and friend of Aguero's since the duo spearheaded Argentina's victory at last year's FIFA World Youth Championship in the Netherlands, talks about him "Sergio is a great player," he says. "He's powerful, he can shake off opponents, he's quick, strong, scores goals and is a team player. With him alongside me I feel ready for anything."

Despite starting on the bench in the final against Nigeria, it was Aguero's appearance as substitute which turned the game in favour of the Albicelestes, earning the penalty which led to their winning goal.

Diego Maradona told Spanish television station Cuatro on Monday that he believed Aguero was on a par with Barcelona's Argentine forward Lionel Messi. "The fact that people haven't seen much of him in Europe means he hasn't got the exposure that Messi has had," Maradona said. "But Aguero is just as good!"

Sergio Agüero's official website

Some intro videos
Compilation by SP's own Luchogonzalez about Kun's time in Indendiente
Excellent biography of Kun (in Spanish) by GolTV's show FIFA Fútbol Mundial
Interview (in Spanish) with Kun after his arrival in Spain
The now legendary goal by Kun scored against rivals Racing Club

Probably best Xyrus, he's going to create a lot of interest in here. I'll move any relevant topics to this forum and this thread if possible later tonight.

what number is aguero going to be?

I havent seen alot of this guy.

with the South American kids, i dont normally get to see them until they move to Spain, so hopefully Kun can live up to the hype. Anyway, I have a couple of questions from the first compilation that was shown there, seeing how im a linguistic nightmare and cant speak the Spanish. So if someone could just clear up, what the hell was going on in the bit with the scantily clad women? Is taht some Argie soccer AM or something? And also, what was with him crying after his booking against Boca?

Oh and what does El Kun actually mean? Is that what the Terrible referes to?

That goal vs Racing Club really was pretty special. He beat a couple of defenders and a roll of toilet paper before slotting it in the bottom corner!

i think he wasn't able to play the last game in argentina in front of his home crowd after he got booked.

Oh Really? Thats actually pretty sad alright. Even the Boca players were consolling him. Thats what really made me question it.

I understand that though

this kid is one hell of a talent, i hope he does what what we'eve seen he can do in madrid.

Now I have no idea what this says at all, but it's some official document regarding the signing of Kun. Maybe someone with Spanish language knowledge could help out?

Credit to JNV:

Will did you get them pics from the Atletico gallery.

No I copied them from your post in the official thread we had running but I forgot to credit you

All done now

I just asked becasue i wanted know if you new thw site because its got alot of Atletico pics on it.


Heres a link to it http://gallery.atleticomadrid.de/index.php...9e1f942b1098327


Thats where i got the pics of Agüero from.

It says that the Kun's transfer is worth a grand total of 28 million dollars. Atlético pay 19 million dollars for 90% of the rights to Agüero without paying the last 10%, which is worth a minimum of 3.6 million euros. I'm not sure what "plusvalía" means, but that plusvalía is worth a minimum of 3.6 million euros as well. Kun's buyback clause (I think?) is 36 million euros. And I'm not positive what "indemnidad" means so I can't be sure there either. And then this contract is an official document, blah blah blah.

Thanks Xyrus, it's not often that offical documents like that are made public, so it's cool to hear what is included in the documents.


Yeah I know that site and the forum that goes with it. Both excellent for anything Atletico & the gallery is very often updated too. Top sites, just like the official webpage.

Aguero scored his first goal for Atleti in a friendly. Apparently, it was a beauty.

Great goal by Agüero in the friendly against Atleti B apparently. He was one on one with the goalie after beating another player to a ball that Kezman slid through to him, he beat the goalie well and had the goalmouth to himself. He also showed a couple of moments of great skill during the match too. I think the fans are warming to him

Looks like a brilliant prospect. I saw some games and clips last season, brilliant talent. Sometimes I feel he is underrated (though some may disagree). I think if he performs consistently in Europe, then he will be a real sensation.

Here is the goal... I have to say that this is no surprise for me. And I can tell you that he does this kind of plays in the important matches. He is a player that looks absent of the match, but he only needs 5 o 10 minutes to win it alone.

Kun's First Goal for Atletico

The kid is absolutely brilliant, up there with Messi, Rooney and Fabregas and I wish Arsenal had signed him.

Thanks for that Gonza, impressive debut indeed. I'm pretty excited about seeing him in La Liga

Just found this highlights video of Kun vs River from last year. Enjoy! (you might want to mute the clip)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-9TKrQNLBI&search=aguero

Great goals in tha clip vs. River Plate.

Kun is going to be the best player in the world, it is only a metter of time.

Two goals in two games so far. Against Atleti B and Energie Cottbus, granted, but still a goal is a goal.

Futre likens Atletico Madrid whiz Aguero to Romario
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2006

Paulo Futre has likened Atletico Madrid superkid Sergio Aguero to former Barcelona star Romario.

The Argentine teenager scored on his debut in a friendly this week against Energie Cottbus and former Atletico captain Futre gushed: "Aguero is the nearest I have seen to Romario in recent years.

"He is a player of great class and already has the presence of a major star. In addition, in one against ones, he is lethal and is developing very well. Hopefully he can have a great season and bring great joy to the fans."

Barcelona star Lionel Messi said of his former Argentina U20 teammate: "He is a great player and I have no doubt he is going to go far. He is a very cool striker, nothing fazes him.

"Aguero has a big future in Europe."

Taken from XT:



That's an amazing video and shows the true class of the man. I urge anyone to check it out, you won't regret the download time and bandwidth that it takes.

This video is also on SP...look at my signature...I made this video...

I'm glad you like it Kiko...

Here's the second goal of Aguero for Atletico Madrid...golazoooo!!!

http://dl47cg.rapidshare.de/files/27118785...0726_210017.mpg

Ah, I see. Well done then, I think it's fantastic!

Thanks mate, but the video doesn't work for me (rapidshare never does - maybe you could help, why?), there's already a youtube version in the Media Zone though.

Maybe tou have to wait...rapidshare allows you to download only XX Mb for hour...

I have this compilation. Awesome, awesome video. Highly recommended, some of the goals Aguero scores are simply out of this world. Have to say my favourite is the one where he sells as if he's about to shoot and just slips in between two defenders and calmly slots the ball. Commentator goes crazy, simply classy goal.

No I get that sometimes, but others I wait my 30 seconds for a slot and type in the 3 digit code and then it says my session is invalid. I think it's because I was formerly a premium member but now I can't use the free service. Grrrrrrr...

Was it the one against Racing? I remember watching both of his goals that game live; that is when I knew he was the future.

I'm glad to see him already producing for Atleti. It's only a matter of time before the world knows his name. His goal against Cottbus was just .

Lucho could you please repost that video, like kiko i can't download.
EDIT: Never mind, just found it in the video forum, here is the link:
http://www.infiernorojiblanco.com/Videos/Kun2.wmv


Don't know if anyone answered. but:
In that game against Boca he was one yellow card away from suspension and the idiot ref gave him a yellow, causing him to miss his last game at Home for Indipiendiente and a chance to properly say good bye to his dear club.

His dad called him Kun because he resembled a cartoon that goes by that name.

The game was away against Olimpo, but otherwise that's correct. He was absolutely crushed, even the Olimpo players were trying their best to console him. I can't imagine what that must have been like. He loves Independiente to death.

^^Then the game he missed was against Boca, correct?

Going to take over from Ronnie as the best in the world!

I just signed him on FM2006, hes been dubbed the new Di Viao, but now he's been dubbed the new Juan Seb Veron. Hes a class act. and only 17

Yep, actually the game he missed was the game with which Boca won the bicampeonato by beating Independiente 2-0 in Avellaneda.

His stats in FM2006 are nowhere near his true abilities. He is much better than his stats suggest. Anyway, I just saw his goal against Cottbus and I can say that he is truly amazing. He is only 17 and he can play like that. I am looking forward to his perfomance in La Liga. Argentina's future looks bright with Aguero and Messi, I can't wait to see them playing together in the NT.

He is going to easily become better than them two.

Does this guy ONLY score golazos? Every goal he has scored so far has been absolutely superb.

Other great goal for El Kun today...

Unstoppable...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntSMzUuFDVM

If he scores 15 scorchers this season i'd settle for that. Mind you, i'd prefer 30 tap-ins.

amazing video thankyou very much aguero is absolutely fantastic, very inspirational.

Great goal. The little touch to set himself up and fake out the defenders was superb. What's that, three goals in four games? Superb, and he hasn't played a full match yet I believe?

Nope, only 45minutes or less

Assume he's played 45 minutes each game. 45 x 4 = 180 minutes. Three goals in 180 minutes equals out to three goals in two games. Who says I'm not good at maths?

Either way, he's forcing Aguirre's hand in handing him a starting role for the season, because the kid shouldn't be refined to a substitute role with the displays he's put on so far. What I've noticed about him in the footage I've seen is that his pace and power on the ball is something defenders don't know how to handle. Couple that with a touch of finesse and the boy causes pandemonium all over the pitch. Throw him a free role behind two forwards or playing off the front man where he can roam around the final third and pick up the ball just outside the box and he'll keep La Liga defenders on a leash for the whole season. The boy is spectacular, and the fact that he has such an eye for goal only further underlines the assumption that he's going to get 10+ goals this season at least bar injury.

Could he overtake Torres as the golden boy? I would put money on Aguero outscoring Torres this season, and if not outscoring, benefiting Torres' play considerably with the link-up play he'll provide.

Hopefully he's suspended for the matches against Barça Though I suspect our world-class defence can take him.

Should be a treat for 2006-2007.

One thing's for sure, he'll have Ologuer in his pocket vs you guys!

His goals to games record has been very impressive so far and with Torres looking like he's close to full fitness already, there'll be a strong case for starting Aguero off Torres come La Liga. Kezman is looking unfit, overweight and, well, crap so I don't know how many chances he'll get, and we're yet to see Mista. Aguero could score anything up to around 20 goals if he destroys defences with this much ease, although when he comes up against Puyol, Cannavaro and co i'm not sure he will.

Don't worry Puyol will be too busy trying to cope with Torres pace like always.

I can see him giving Cannavaro and Ramos a hard time too.

Oh yeah he will give anyone a hard time there's no doubt about it, but if there's one defender that would keep him out of trouble it's Cannavaro. He's always been the best defender in the world in terms of anticipation, which is so vital against a quick trixky player like Aguero, but his performance in the World Cup just showed that his all round has moved to another level.

Puyol will be busy with Torres which would leave Aguero with Thuram Marquez, both of whom he could do for pace, or the young lad (I forget his name) who is supposed to be making a breakthrough this year. Not many of the big teams will be able to deal with Kun and Torres, that's for sure.