Alberto Spencer

Alberto Spencer Herrera (December 6, 1937 – November 3, 2006) was an Ecuadorian footballer who played as a striker. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest South American footballers of all time.

Spencer was born in Ancón, Ecuador, and began his career with Barcelona Sporting Club in 1955. He quickly established himself as a prolific goalscorer, and in 1960 he was signed by Uruguayan club Peñarol. With Peñarol, Spencer won three Uruguayan championships and two Copa Libertadores titles. He was also the top scorer in the Copa Libertadores in 1960 and 1961.

In 1963, Spencer moved to Spain to play for Real Madrid. He spent two seasons with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga title in 1965. He then returned to Peñarol, where he won two more Uruguayan championships and a third Copa Libertadores title.

Spencer retired from football in 1971. He scored 334 goals in 471 club matches, and 23 goals in 45 matches for Ecuador. He was inducted into the FIFA 100 list of the greatest living footballers in 2004.

Spencer died of a heart attack in Montevideo, Uruguay, on November 3, 2006. He was 68 years old.

Spencer was a powerful and prolific goalscorer. He was known for his ability to score goals from any angle, and he was also a good header of the ball. He was also a good passer and a creative player.

Spencer was a key member of the Ecuadorian national team that reached the quarterfinals of the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He also played for Ecuador in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

Spencer is considered to be one of the greatest South American footballers of all time. He was a prolific goalscorer and a key member of some of the most successful club teams in South America and Europe. He was also a successful member of the Ecuadorian national team.