Alberto Spencer

Ecuador · Striker (Second striker) · Gen 1 · Pelé & Maradona · Peak 1960-1968

Superb header and finisher, the all-time Copa Libertadores top scorer

Nicknames Cabeza Mágica

76.2OVR#560 of 1,235 outfield players

Position-weighted average of all outfield and career attributes, as on the main table.

Category averages

  • Speed75.5
  • Shooting76.4
  • Passing62.9
  • Ball Control76.0
  • Movement78.8
  • Football IQ77.5
  • Defending Skill29.3
  • Physical79.4
  • Mental79.3
  • Career83.8

Top 10 attributes

  1. Heading94
  2. Aerial Duels94
  3. Attacking Positioning91
  4. Finishing90
  5. Big-Game Temperament90
  6. Anticipation89
  7. Runs in Behind88
  8. Consistency88
  9. Off-the-Ball Movement86
  10. Determination86

All 64 attributes

Speed 75.5

  • Top Speed81
  • Acceleration81
  • Dribbling Speed71
  • Top Speed with Ball73
  • Knock-on & Run73
  • Change of Pace74

Shooting 76.4

  • Finishing90
  • Shot Power80
  • Long Shots72
  • Volleys82
  • Curve64
  • Penalties78
  • Heading94
  • Direct Free Kicks56
  • Shooting Creativity70
  • Acrobatics78

Passing 62.9

  • Short Passing74
  • Long Passing58
  • Through Balls60
  • Crossing60
  • Link-up Play74
  • Vision70
  • Set-Piece Delivery44

Ball Control 76.0

  • Dribbling80
  • Possession82
  • First Touch80
  • Skills & Tricks66
  • Weak Foot70
  • Press Resistance78

Movement 78.8

  • Off-the-Ball Movement86
  • Runs in Behind88
  • Attacking Positioning91
  • Anticipation89
  • Recovery Runs40

Football IQ 77.5

  • Decision Making82
  • Spatial Awareness80
  • Game Management72
  • Tactical Creativity76

Defending Skill 29.3

  • Defensive Positioning32
  • Marking28
  • Interceptions32
  • Standing Tackle34
  • Sliding Tackle28
  • Offside Trap22

Physical 79.4

  • Strength74
  • Stamina77
  • Agility81
  • Balance78
  • Recovery78
  • Reactions83
  • Hold-up Play74
  • Aerial Duels94
  • Aggression76

Mental 79.3

  • Big-Game Temperament90
  • Leadership72
  • Selflessness74
  • Concentration82
  • Determination86
  • Tactical Discipline72

Career 83.8

  • Consistency88
  • Longevity84
  • Achievements78
  • Durability84
  • Loyalty85

Profile

Born
6 December 1937
Foot
Right
Career
1953–1972
Prime
1960-1968

Club career

  • 1953–1959 Everest
  • 1960–1970 Peñarol
  • 1971–1972 Barcelona SC

Honours

Copa Libertadores 3

1960 Peñarol · 1961 Peñarol · 1966 Peñarol

League title · Uruguayan Primera División Peñarol 8

1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968

League title · Ecuadorian Serie A Barcelona SC 1

1971

Intercontinental Cup 2

1961, 1966

Trophy illustrations: Wikimedia Commons

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