Alberto Spencer Trivia
How much do you really know about Alberto Spencer?
Test your knowledge of Alberto Spencer's career, records, and Copa Libertadores performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Alberto Spencer?
Alberto Spencer is an Ecuadorian former forward regarded as one of South American football's greatest-ever goalscorers. Born on December 6, 1937 in Ancón, Ecuador, he began his career at hometown club Everest before Uruguayan giants Peñarol signed him in 1960 — a move that would define his career and a golden era for the club. He passed away in 2006.
Spencer in the Copa Libertadores
Spencer is the Copa Libertadores' all-time top scorer, with 54 goals scored between 1960 and 1972 — a record that has now stood for over half a century. Nicknamed "Cabeza Mágica" (Magic Head) for his heading ability, he scored 48 of those goals for Peñarol, winning three titles there (1960, 1961, 1966), before adding the final 6 for Ecuador's Barcelona Sporting Club. No player since — not Pelé, not Zico, not any modern-era South American striker — has come close to matching his tally.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many Copa Libertadores goals did Alberto Spencer score?
54 — the competition's all-time record, achieved between 1960 and 1972 and still unbroken today.
Which clubs did Alberto Spencer play for?
Ecuador's Everest and Barcelona Sporting Club, and Uruguay's Peñarol, where he scored the vast majority of his goals and won three Libertadores titles.
What was Alberto Spencer's nickname?
"Cabeza Mágica" (Magic Head), earned for his heading ability in the air.
How many questions are in the Alberto Spencer trivia quiz?
20 free questions covering his career, records and Copa Libertadores triumphs with Peñarol.