1. Alberto Pedro Spencer Herrera was an Ecuadorian footballer who played as a forward, and is widely regarded as one of the best Ecuadorian men's footballers of all time.
15 Facts About Alberto Spencer
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Alberto Spencer is probably best known for his still-standing record for scoring the most goals in the Copa Libertadores, the premier club tournament in South America.
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Alberto Spencer was elected the 20th best South American footballer of the 20th century in a poll by the IFFHS in 2004.
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Alberto Spencer was an ambidextrous striker with lethal pace, off-the-ball movement, heading and balance skills, and excellent finishing that tore defences to shreds for over a decade.
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Alberto Spencer suffered a heart attack on 13 September 2006 during a routine checkup with his cardiologist.
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Alberto Spencer died on 3 November 2006 in the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio, United States.
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Alberto Spencer's lineage survives through his Chilean wife Maria Teresa, his children Alberto, Walter, Jacqueline, and his grandchildren.
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Alberto Spencer began his career at age 15 playing for Everest.
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Alberto Spencer jumped to fame when he was scouted while playing on loan for Barcelona SC against Penarol in July 1959.
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Alberto Spencer was transferred to Penarol where he amassed three Libertadores Cups and two Intercontinental Cups, as well as several Uruguayan league titles.
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Alberto Spencer played for Uruguay against England in a friendly match at the legendary Wembley Stadium and scored, making him the first Ecuadorian-born player to score in that stadium.
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Alberto Spencer's name was omitted from FIFA's, and Pele's list of 100 greatest living players.
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Alberto Spencer was elected the 20th South American Player of the Century in a poll by the IFFHS in 2004.
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Alberto Spencer still maintains the South American club record in Copa Libertadores, with his tally of 54 goals between 1960 and 1972, playing for Everest of Guayaquil, Barcelona of Guayaquil, and Penarol.
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Alberto Spencer was four times the leading scorer of Uruguay's League with Penarol, helping them to win the Uruguayan championship eight times during his 12-year stay.