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Explained: Why Sergio Aguero is nicknamed Kun

The Argentina and Man City superstar's first name is Sergio, but he goes with a different naming convention for the back of his shirt

Odds are you've noticed that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero doesn't have his first name printed on the back of his shirt – instead having "Kun" emblazoned on his kit.

The Argentina international is the Etihad club's top-scorer and has permanently etched his name into the club's history, starting from when he netted that memorable stoppage-time goal against Queens Park Rangers in 2012 to secure the title at the death.

So why does Aguero go by "Kun" instead of his first name?