Manchester City old-boy Gareth Barry praises Sergio Aguero after record-breaking goal against Napoli: 'When he finishes, his stats are going to be right up there with the best of them'

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Fellow record-breaker Gareth Barry believes Manchester City's all-time record goalscorer Sergio Aguero will go down as a great of the game.

Argentina striker Aguero moved past Eric Brook's mark of 177 goals for the club - which had stood for 78 years - when he netted against Napoli in the Champions League.

Barry played with Aguero at City between 2011 and 2014 and won the Premier League in 2012 when Aguero scored a dramatic stoppage-time winner against QPR to clinch the title on the final day.

Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his 178th goal for Manchester City against Napoli 

Sergio Aguero celebrates after scoring his 178th goal for Manchester City against Napoli 

The Argentine netted City's third goal to help his side to a 4-2 Champions League victory

The Argentine netted City's third goal to help his side to a 4-2 Champions League victory

And West Brom midfielder Barry, who became the Premier League's record appearance-maker after playing in his 633rd game in September's defeat at Arsenal, reckons his former team-mate will be considered one of football's great forwards when he hangs up his boots.


He said: 'In terms of strikers, Aguero is one of the best. When he finishes, his stats are going to be right up there with the best of them.

'That moment, you're waiting for him to produce a bit of magic, he's capable of it. (Carlos) Tevez was fantastic to play with, they complemented each other really well that season (2011-12). I've been lucky to play with them.

'He was great to play with, the link between David Silva, Aguero, Tevez and Yaya Toure... it was a great mix and I enjoyed playing at City.'

Gareth Barry celebrates with Aguero during a game against Reading in the 2012-13 season

Gareth Barry celebrates with Aguero during a game against Reading in the 2012-13 season

AGUERO'S LANDMARK GOALS

Nos 1 and 2 (v Swansea, Premier League - August 15, 2011)

An impressive debut, netting twice to launch an ultimately successful title charge with a 4-0 win. First was a tap-in at the back post with a long-range strike doubling his tally.

No 6 (v Wigan, Premier League - September 10, 2011)

Showed great composure when through on goal to complete his first hat-trick for City.

No 25 (v West Brom, Premier League - April 11, 2012)

Opened the scoring in a 4-0 victory with a long-range shot from outside the box after a driving run, his first of two on the day.

No 30 (v QPR, Premier League - May 13, 2012)

His most famous strike, pouncing deep into injury time as City snatched Premier League title glory in the most dramatic fashion.

No 44 (v Manchester United, Premier League - April 8, 2013)

Came off the bench to net a late winner at Old Trafford with a superb solo effort.

No 50 (v Manchester United, Premier League - September 22, 2013)

Brought up his half-century in just his 74th appearance with the first of a double in a 4-1 win over City's arch-rivals, hooking in a volley from six yards out.

No 92 (v Bayern Munich, Champions League - November 25, 2014)

Completed a memorable hat-trick and a famous victory over Pep Guardiola's Bayern after pouncing on a mistake in the 89th minute.

No 100 (v Manchester United, Premier League - April 12, 2015)

Notched another landmark goal in a clash with the neighbours by firing a close-range shot through the grasp of David de Gea for the second of another derby double - but it provided consolation only in a 4-2 loss.

Nos 111-115 (v Newcastle, Premier League - October 3, 2015)

Delivered a masterclass in finishing to destroy Newcastle with five goals in the space of 20 minutes, equalling a competition record for the most goals scored by an individual in a match. Were it not for an injury-enforced substitution, he might have had the chance to net a record sixth.

No 134 (v Newcastle, Premier League - April 19, 2016)

The goal should have been disallowed for offside - but the headed opener in a 1-1 draw at St James' Park was Aguero's 100th in the Premier League. Coming in just his 147th Premier League appearance, he was the second-fasted player to reach that milestone behind Alan Shearer.

No 150 (v Middlesbrough, Premier League - November 5, 2016)

Sidefooted home an inviting cross from Kevin De Bruyne.

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