Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero highlights similar traits Erling Haaland has to other great strikers like Lionel Messi as he explains what makes
10/13/2022 05:18 AM
Sergio Aguero believes Erling Haaland will cement his place as a football legend as he compared the Manchester City star to Lionel Messi. The 22-year-old has been the standout player in Europe so far this season, having scored 20 goals following his move from Borussia Dortmund in the summer Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has banged in 15 Premier League goals already this seasonGetty Haaland has been compared to Lionel Messi by Citizens legend Sergio AgueroGetty No player in Europe’s ‘Top Five’ leagues has fired in more than the Norway international, who has failed to score in just two out of his 13 matches. Speaking to Stake.com, City’s record goalscorer Aguero believes Haaland can usher in a new era at the Etihad as he lauded the towering centre-forward. He said: “There’s been many strikers worthy of awe I can think of. “One of my favourites was Ronaldo Nazario, who time and time again proved to be the full package as a player, and a menace before the goalpost. “Each era usually has two or three players with that ability – and usually with different styles. “Diego [Maradona], Romario, [Robert] Lewandowski, [Zlatan] Ibrahimovic, and Leo [Messi], of course! Each had their own flair but they were all tremendous scorers to a fault. MOST READ IN FOOTBALL UCL Tottenham 3-2 Frankfurt LIVE REACTION: Spurs top group after Son 'magic' and Kane pen LIVE Rangers 1-7 Liverpool LIVE REACTION: Salah grabs SIX MINUTE hat-trick, Gers out scenes McCoist and Ferdinand wildly celebrated Rangers opener, but then Liverpool woke up hunt Southampton have a lot of anger as Chelsea close in on recruitment chief wanted Mbappe had a two-hour private jet meeting with Liverpool owner John W. Henry STEEP Jordan says Glazers putting off Man United buyers as Ratcliffe ends takeover interest “Speaking of Haaland specifically, he’s got potency, athleticism, and a particular instinct for goals, which makes him very dangerous. “He’s got everything to keep racking up amazing stats, especially being part of an offensively-minded team like City. That in turn means plenty of opportunities to score. “He’s young and has a lot of potential to continue breaking records. Key to this, of course, will be consistency.” Aguero added: “When I left City, I shared how proud I was to have been part of a generation of players that made it one of the top clubs in the world. Aguero believes Haaland has what it takes to become one of football’s greatest ever playersgetty “That was a re-foundational period, with many big changes, that allowed City to become a force to be reckoned with. “I also said it’d be up to a new generation to maintain this status and reach new heights. I think this new team is ready for that. “Kevin [De Bruyne] has an amazing record as a player, Haaland is on the right path. But it’s not just the two of them. “Phil Foden – my own favourite, Bernardo [Silva], [Ilkay] Gundogan, Rodri, [Aymeric] Laporte… each of their contributions make the team stronger.” Haaland was rested for Wednesday’s 0-0 Champions League draw away at Copenhagen with City to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday. The ex-Red Bull Salzburg ace made his debut against the Reds in the Community Shield, where he spurned a number of chances in City’s 3-1 defeat.
