About Alberto Penney
Lived 1888 – 1945 (aged 56–57). Alberto Penney was an Argentine association football player.
Alberto Penney (1888–1945) was an Argentine footballer, who played in Boca Juniors and River Plate.
Biography
Alberto Penney was born in Buenos Aires, son of British immigrants. In 1905 he was incorporated with his brother Arturo Patricio Penney, into the team of Boca Juniors, participating in tournaments second division of Argentina. In 1912 Penney was transferred to River Plate, playing the championship of that year, where he had scored 2 goals. In the championship 1913, he scoring 13 goals for River, and participated in the first Superclásico against Boca Juniors.
In 1914 Penney played the Copa de Competencia Jockey Club and the Tie Cup, both titles won by River.
Titles SeasonTeamTitle1914 Club Atlético River Plate Copa de Competencia 1914 Club Atlético River Plate Tie Cup
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alberto Penney?
Argentinian association football player (1888-1945)
When was Alberto Penney born?
Alberto Penney was born in 1888 in Buenos Aires.
When did Alberto Penney die?
Alberto Penney died in 1945.
What was Alberto Penney's occupation?
Alberto Penney was an association football player.
What nationality was Alberto Penney?
Alberto Penney was Argentine.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Alberto Penney. https://biography.guide/alberto-penney/
MLA: "Alberto Penney." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/alberto-penney/.
Chicago: "Alberto Penney." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/alberto-penney/.
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