Sergio Aguero broke Manchester City’s scoring record on this day in 2017 as he netted his 178th goal for the club in a Champions League victory at Napoli.
The Argentina forward surpassed the tally of Eric Brook, a record which had stood since 1939, with his finish in the 69th minute of the 4-2 win at the San Paolo Stadium.
Aguero, signed from Atletico Madrid in 2011, was making his 264th City appearance.
The then 29-year-old said after the match: “I am enjoying this moment, I am very happy. This moment has been a long time coming.”
City boss Pep Guardiola said: “When one guy achieved that – big congratulations.
“What he’s done for all his team-mates – he’s a legend in the history of this club. Enjoy it. Everyone has to be so proud.”
Aguero went on to register a total of 260 goals for City, the most memorable of which was the stoppage-time strike which sealed the 2011-12 Premier League title.
With his contract expiring, Aguero moved on to Barcelona this summer on a free transfer.
His final appearance before the move was as a substitute in City’s loss to Chelsea in last season’s Champions League final – his 390th for the club.