In July 2022
Premier League side
Nottingham Forest announced they had signed Aguilera on a four-year deal from
Alajuelense, and would immediately be loaned to fellow Costa Rican side
Guanacasteca for six months. In January 2023, Aguilera joined
Primeira Liga club
Estoril on loan until the end of the season. He played with the team's under 23 squad. On 1 February 2024, Aguilera joined
League One club
Bristol Rovers on loan until the end of the season. He made an impressive debut for the club two days after signing, scoring the only goal in a 1–0 victory over
Exeter City, smashing the ball into the top corner from twenty yards. In just his third match of his loan spell however, he picked up a hamstring injury, having to temporarily return to his parent club. At the Bristol Rovers end of season awards, he was awarded the club's Goal of the Season for his debut strike. On 2 July 2024, Aguilera signed with Portuguese
Primeira Liga side
Rio Ave on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee. ==International career==