Alberto Espínola

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Espínola and the second or maternal family name is Giménez.

Alberto "Beto" Espínola Giménez (born 8 February 1991) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a right-back for Argentine club Colón and the Paraguay national team.

Alberto Espínola

Personal information
Full name	Alberto Espínola Giménez
Date of birth	(1991-02-08) 8 February 1991 (age 33)
Place of birth	Caazapá, Paraguay^[1]
Height	1.79 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s)	Right-back
Team information
Current team	Colón
Number	23
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2012–2013	Rubio Ñu	21	(1)
2013	Sol de América	14	(1)
2013–2019	General Díaz	144	(10)
2019–2023	Cerro Porteño	118	(17)
2023–	Colón	7	(1)
International career^‡
2020–	Paraguay	11	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:00, 15 October 2023 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21:03, 25 March 2022 (UTC)

Playing career

Espínola made his professional debut with Rubio Ñu in a 2–1 Paraguayan Primera División win over Guaraní on 11 February 2012.^[2] On 15 January 2019, Espínola signed with Cerro Porteño after a long stint with General Díaz.^[3]

International career

Espínola debuted for the Paraguay national team in a 2–2 2022 World Cup qualification draw against Peru, assisting both his team's goals in his debut.^[4]

References

1. "'Beto' Espínola: Vino con 14 años a Asunción y ahora cumple el sueño de la Albirroja". October 8, 2020.
2. "Rubio Ñú vs. Club Guaraní - 11 February 2012". int.soccerway.com. Soccerway. 11 February 2012.
3. "Alberto Espínola es la séptima incorporación del Ciclón". Tigo Sports.
4. "Alberto Espínola y un ascendente debut con la camiseta albirroja". Tigo Sports.

External links

• Alberto Espínola at Soccerway
• Alberto Espínola at WorldFootball.net