Why Harry Kane can beat Sergio Aguero to become the best Premier League striker of this era
Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero are two mercurial strikers who have taken the Premier League by storm on a consistent basis. The assurance one feels when either of them are in front of goal with the ball is impeccable, to say the least. Before we compare them with stats and other related numbers, we must say that we are privileged to witness these two strikers performing at the highest level right now.
Aguero has been superb for Manchester City since his arrival at the club in 2011. Since then, he has been a strong contender in the race for the Premier League Golden Boot for almost every season. Meanwhile, Kane has added a breath of fresh air to English football with his exemplary striking skills. He has been the perfect striker for Spurs since his career embarkation in the 2014/15 season.
Stats Comparison
In the Premier League last season, Kane leads the way with 30 goals in 36 appearances. Aguero is not far behind with 20 goals in just 23 appearances. The ruthlessness of the Englishman is there to comprehend.
He also has the ability to create chances by opening up spaces for other forwards. He mustered 29 chances for the team last season, along with 2 assists. Aguero, on the other hand, provided 6 assists but that was because he played alongside supporting striker Gabriel Jesus on a few occasions.
The 24-year-old Englishman leads the way by averaging 5 shots per game compared to Aguero’s 3.8 in the Premier League. This indicates that the Spurs man is an ever-present figure to score goals. In fact, Kane often tries to find the net from every possible angle.
In the top-flight record book, Kane has taken 6 fewer matches than Aguero to reach the 100-goal landmark (Aguero took 147 while Kane took 141). He has defeated the likes of Ian Wright, Thierry Henry, Les Ferdinand and Robbie Fowler to become the second-fastest behind Alan Shearer.
Conclusion
Having compared certain facts and numbers of both Kane and Aguero, it is tough to differentiate between the two. They are both modern-day greats in every aspect. But, if it comes down to a choice between the two, Kane does have the upper hand in the race to become the best Premier League striker of the modern-day era.
