Alberto Loret de Mola

Alberto Loret de Mola Saldamando (13 January 1928 – 24 August 2005) was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as midfielder.

Playing career Club career Loret de Mola began his career in 1947 with Centro Iqueño before moving to Deportivo Municipal the following year. In 1950, he emigrated to Colombia and played for two now-defunct clubs: Universidad de Bogotá and Huracán de Medellín.

In 1952, he continued his professional career in Argentina with CA Huracán. He returned to Peru with a certain renown and rejoined the club where he had started, Centro Iqueño. His strong performances earned him opportunities to play for more prestigious clubs such as Universitario de Deportes and Sporting Cristal.

In the late 1950s, Loret de Mola tried his luck in Europe, first in Spain with UD Las Palmas, and became the first Peruvian player to play in La Liga. He played 31 matches in the Spanish First Division. He then moved to France, joining Le Havre AC, a club with which he was relegated in 1962.

He finished his playing career in the Peruvian second division, with Porvenir Miraflores.

International career Loret de Mola was called up to the Peruvian national team to participate in the 1955 and 1956 South American Championships. He played seven matches in total (scoring no goals).