Agüero

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Agüero
Alias(es)	Sergio; Old Agüero; Manchester City King; King of the Etihad
Gender	Male
Affiliation	Argentina National Team; Manchester City
Occupation/Role	Footballer; striker / shadow striker / attacking link player
First Appearance	Chapter 110

Power Progression

Stage / Realm / Level	Chapter	Notes
Initial bond with Su Bai	175	Begins displaying an abnormal tendency to create elite assists for Su Bai, including an outside-of-the-foot pass during Argentina training. The behavior continues into matches despite Agüero's confusion. 175 176
One-star bond	242	The bond upgrades Agüero's former increased passing tendency into an 80% increase in passing success rate between himself and Su Bai. It also grants a chance to trigger Golden Partner Moment. 242
Golden Partner Moment activated	245	When activated, both players' passing attributes rise to 100 for ten seconds. The bond's stated effect also raises the scoring rate after a completed pass by 80%. 242 245

Background

Agüero and Messi became close friends while playing for Argentina's 2008 Olympic team. He is described as one of Messi's few closest friends and long wished to play alongside him professionally. 110

Before Su Bai joined Argentina, Agüero was an established scorer for both Manchester City and the national team. Su Bai's arrival threatened his place in Argentina's forward line, making Agüero initially cold and reluctant toward the newcomer. 172 174

During the FIFA World Cup, his partnership with Su Bai unexpectedly transformed his play. Although he remained eager to score, he repeatedly found himself supplying Su Bai with decisive passes—including a pass across an open goal against Bosnia and Herzegovina—and eventually led the tournament in assists with six. 178 212

After Su Bai transferred to Manchester City, Agüero feared becoming a backup striker. Klopp instead reshaped him into a shadow striker and attacking link player behind Su Bai, allowing his passing instincts and movement to support the club's attack. 212 213 215

Appearance

Agüero is notably short compared with several of his teammates, a trait frequently referenced in contrast to Su Bai's height and physicality. 179 191

• Often carries or drinks mate tea. 179 241
• His short stature can leave him overlooked by taller defenders during set pieces. 191

Personality

Agüero is confident, playful, and highly competitive. He teases Messi over the attention he receives, proudly calls himself Manchester City's king, and is quick to boast about his own goals or assists. 110 198 219

His confidence masks insecurity over being displaced by Su Bai. He is initially jealous of Su Bai's connection with Messi and fears losing his position for both Argentina and Manchester City. 174 178 211 212

Despite this jealousy, he is deeply loyal to his friends. He supports Messi during difficult periods, embraces a new supporting role for Su Bai, and ultimately values their shared success over his own status as a pure scorer. 213 232 290

Abilities & Skills

Finishing

Agüero is an accomplished striker capable of scoring from close range, volleys, lobs, and powerful first-time finishes.

• Scored twice against Bosnia and Herzegovina after being introduced in Argentina's World Cup opener. 178
• Scored a lob from midfield against South Korea during the World Cup. 183
• Converted Su Bai's flicked header with a thunderous finish against Liverpool. 238
• Scored four goals against Venezuela in the Copa América quarterfinal and four more in the final against Chile, earning the Golden Boot. 316 318

Passing and Link-up Play

Agüero's greatest transformation is from an out-and-out scorer into Su Bai's unusually effective creator and link player.

• Produced a Marseille Turn to evade Pepe before assisting Su Bai against Portugal. 190
• Delivered a first-time cross for Su Bai's header against the Netherlands. 194
• Created a rainbow-style through ball for Su Bai in Manchester City's internal training match. 215
• His six World Cup assists convinced Klopp to deploy him as a shadow striker behind Su Bai. 212 213

Movement and Attacking Adaptability

Agüero can operate through the middle, from the left, or in the space behind a central striker.

• Made a decisive forward run to receive Su Bai's pass for a one-on-one chance against Bosnia and Herzegovina. 178
• Was directed to shift into the center when Su Bai moved wide during Argentina's World Cup campaign. 184
• In Klopp's system, drops back during defense to help form a 4-5-1, then advances to turn the shape into a 4-4-2 in possession. 215

Golden Partner Moment

A one-star bond ability shared with Su Bai.

• Raises both players' passing attributes to 100 for ten seconds when triggered. 245
• Enhances their awareness of each other's positioning and enables rapid combinations under pressure. 245
• Raises the scorer's conversion rate by 80% after a completed pass. 242

Relationships

• Lionel Messi — Best friend since the 2008 Olympic team; Agüero openly wants to play alongside him at club level and later encourages his move to Manchester City. 110 294 296
• Su Bai — Began as a threatened rival for Argentina's striking role, but became his closest on-pitch partner at Manchester City. Their bond turns Agüero into an elite provider while preserving his scoring threat. 174 213 242 245
• Alejandro Sabella — Argentina coach who uses Agüero in tandem with Su Bai and Messi; later praises the trio's effectiveness. 174 187 318
• Jürgen Klopp — Manchester City coach who converts Agüero into a shadow striker and attacking engine behind Su Bai. 213 215
• Catherine — His partner during his Manchester City period; accompanies him and Su Bai on their Barcelona trip. 240 241
• Benjamin — His son, whose wish to see him helps bring Agüero to the hospital after an injury. 192

Story Role / Major Arcs

Argentina U-20 Visit

Agüero accompanies Messi to visit and encourage Argentina's U-20 squad in Manchester. He later arranges for Manchester City's first team to play a warm-up match against the youth side. 110 111

FIFA World Cup

Agüero initially resists Su Bai's integration into Argentina, fearing for his starting role. He gradually becomes a key part of the Su Bai–Messi–Agüero attacking unit, contributing goals and a tournament-leading six assists as Argentina wins the World Cup. 174 178 190 200 212

Manchester City Transformation

Su Bai's arrival at Manchester City renews Agüero's anxiety over his place in the team. Klopp retains him and shifts him into a deeper role, where his connection with Su Bai becomes central to Manchester City's attack. 211 213 215 219

Golden Partnership

Agüero's bond with Su Bai advances to one star after their Barcelona trip. The resulting Golden Partner Moment restores his confidence and form, allowing him to score again while maintaining his exceptional link-up play. 242 245

Copa América Golden Boot

As part of Argentina's established star trio, Agüero scores heavily during the Copa América. He records four goals against Venezuela and four against Chile in the final, securing the tournament Golden Boot as Argentina win 9–0. 316 318

Later Career

After a lengthy injury recovery, Agüero returns to Manchester City past the age of thirty. With his form diminished, he accepts a role as the team's twelfth man, continuing to contribute goals and penalties from the bench. 330

Trivia

• Agüero's repeated involuntary-looking passes to Su Bai are jokingly called “Su-style Stockholm Passing Syndrome.” 226
• He provided six assists during the FIFA World Cup, more than any other player in the tournament. 212
• He considers being compared to Messi as one of the highest forms of praise. 219
• His iconic Manchester City status is tied to the “93:20 miracle,” which Su Bai invokes when assisting his goal against Liverpool. 238