Luis Alberto ‘s talent has never been in question. When he shone with 15 goals in Segunda División B at the age of 20, he was picked as the next silky and highly talented playmaker from Spain. When Liverpool signed him they assumed they had brought another gem yet to be polished to the club, just as they had done with Coutinho just 6 months ago. However, Alberto’s career at Liverpool was very different from Coutinho’s. However, he eventually managed to gain a foothold in Lazio and slipped out under Simone Inzaghi’s tutelage.

Born name

Luis Alberto Romero Alconchel

nickname

Luis

Sun sign

Scale

Place of birth

San José del Valle, Spain

nationality

training

Luis Alberto started his football journey with the Spanish club’s youth academy, Sevilla .

occupation

Professional soccer player

family

• Father – unknown
• Mutter – Loli Alconchel
• Siblings – unknown

Manager

Luis Alberto is represented by Alvaro Torres .

Position

Attacking midfielder, winger

Shirt Number

26, 36 – FC Sevilla

6 – FC Liverpool

22 – FC Málaga

21 – Deportivo de La Coruña

18, 10 – SSC Lazio

To build

Athletic

Height

182 cm (5 ft 11 in)

weight

75 kg or 165 lbs

girlfriend/spouse

Luis Alberto has dated

1. Patricia Venegas (2010-Present) – In June 2014, Alberto got married to his longtime girlfriend Patricia Venegas. They had started dating in late 2010. In 2015 she gave birth to her daughter Martina. In March 2018, Patricia gave birth to their son Lucas.

race/ethnicity

Hispanic

hair colour

Dark Brown (Natural)

He was spotted with locks highlighted “platinum blonde”.

eye color

dark brown

sexual orientation

Just

distinguishing features

Mole on the left cheek

Religion

He is a devout Christian and sometimes celebrates his goals by pointing to heaven.

brand promotion

Luis Alberto has signed a personal endorsement deal with Adidas . Under the terms of the deal, he is required to wear Adidas boots for his professional matches.

Known for

His great performances for Serie A Lazio . He was in particularly good form during the 2017-2018 season. He scored 11 goals in his 34 league games as his side narrowly missed out on a place in the Champions League.

First football game

In April 2011, he made his professional football debut with his childhood club, Sevilla , in a La Liga game against Getafe CF. He replaced Rodri in the second half of their 1-0 away defeat.

In September 2013 he made his league debut for Liverpool in a home game against fierce rivals Manchester United. He was substituted for Philippe Coutinho late in the second half.

In September 2016, Alberto made his first competitive appearance for Lazio in a Serie A away game against AC Milan. He only played 13 minutes in his team’s 2-0 defeat.

In November 2017, he made his first international appearance for the Spain national team in a friendly against Costa Rica. His side prevailed 5-0 against the South Americans.

Strengthen

• Vision
• intelligence
• Make good use of the space
• Creates space for his attackers
• through bullets
• Ability to combine midfield and attack

weaknesses

• consistency
• concentration
• Lack of speed
• Lack of Power

Luis Alberto Facts

1. In his second season with Seville’s B team in the Segunda División B, he scored 15 goals against leading Spanish sides.
2. In August 2012, he was loaned out for a year to FC Barcelona B. He finished the season with 11 goals, finishing second behind top scorer Gerard Deulofeu. The Catalan club had the option to convert their loan deal to a permanent one but they decided against it.
3. In June 2013, Sevilla accepted an offer worth £6.8m from English giants Liverpool. He joined the club two days after accepting the deal.
4. Despite delivering impressive performances for Liverpool’s U21 national team, he failed to secure the senior side. His only notable contribution to the senior team in his debut season was the support he provided for Luis Suarez in their 5-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
5. In June 2014 he was transferred from Liverpool to Malaga on a seasonal loan. He made an immediate impression when he scored the only goal in his side’s 1-0 win over Athletic Bilbao. However, his performances waned as the season progressed.
6. He secured another seasonal loan in June 2015 when he joined Deportivo de La Coruña. That loan helped him find his lost touch and showcase his skills as an attacking midfielder.
7. Lazio decided to beat Alberto and paid Liverpool €4m to sign him in August 2016.
8. He struggled in his first season at Lazio and it seemed like he lost his touch again. However, in the second season Simone Inzaghi played him in the traditional Italian role of trequartista and he excelled.
9. He finished his second season at Lazio with 12 goals in all competitions. He also recorded 19 assists. He helped Ciro Immobile become the third-top goalscorer in all of Europe’s top leagues with 41 goals in all competitions.
10. Follow him on Instagram.