[241] In his team's first group match of the tournament against Iceland on 16 June, he scored the opening goal of an eventual 11 draw; this was his first ever World Cup goal. The 13-year-old is the son of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero and the maternal grandson of Argentine football icon Diego Maradona.He took his first steps into football with Tigre last season when he started training with the Primera Divisin side's academy. [188] He opened the scoring in the 2018 EFL Cup Final on 25 February, by chipping Arsenal's David Ospina in a 1vs1 situation, ultimately helping City secure a convincing 30 victory at Wembley Stadium. Aguero left City last summer to join Barcelona on a free transfer after an incredible 10-year spell in the Premier League. He was born to Sergio Aguero and Gianna Maradona, the youngest daughter of the late Diego Maradona. Sergio Aguero. [45] On 3 November 2009, he scored twice against Chelsea during a 22 draw in the Champions League at the Vicente Caldern. Benjamin Aguero's father Sergio Aguero plays as a striker for Premier League club Manchester City and the Argentina national team. Football Supporters' Federation Player of the Year, Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti, La Liga Ibero-American Player of the Year, List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps, "List of Players under Written Contract Registered Between 01/01/2016 and 31/01/2016", "Explained: Why Sergio Aguero is nicknamed Kun", "Ranked! [256] Aguero has a diminutive figure with a stocky build, which has led to comparisons with former Manchester City teammate Carlos Tevez[257] and past forwards such as Romrio,[250] Alessandro Del Piero,[255] and Diego Maradona. Like father, like son: Benjamin Aguero has all the talent to become [88] Agero's goal sent the City of Manchester Stadium into a frenzy and he was dragged to the floor jubilantly by his City teammates. [84] He scored one goal in the next match, in which Manchester City beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 20. Aguero is playing for the Barcelona club and the Argentine national football team. Benjamin: Kun Aguero's son who calls Maradona, Messi grand and In response, manager Roberto Mancini sent on strikers Edin Deko and Mario Balotelli in an attempt to get the two goals City now needed for the title. Reid lost his voice with the strike, and had to be substituted. Aguero senior was forced to retire earlier this season due to a heart condition, however, the family name does not look to be done in football quite yet. The FA gave Agero a three-match ban for violent conduct, accusing him of behaving in an "aggressive manner that was excessive in force and brutal". [156] On 19 April, he scored his 20th league goal of the season in a 20 home win against West Ham United. Five-year-old Benjamin Aguero, the grandson of Diego Maradona and the godson of Lionel Messi, plays on the . Sergio Aguero: Man City hero's journey from the 'cave of vipers'