José Alberti Loyarte (born 29 March 1997) is a

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an footballer who plays as a

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for South Korean club

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Career

Juventud de Las Piedras

Born in Las Piedras, Alberti began his pro career with hometown club

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after spending a number of years within the club's youth ranks. He made his league debut for the club in August 2016, playing the entirety of a 2–0 victory over

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. Against the same club the following year, he scored his first competitive goal for the club, scoring a late equalizer to secure a 2–2 draw. Alberti would spend four seasons with the club's first-team roster before departing prior to the 2020 season.

Boston River

Following Juventud's relegation at the end of the

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season, Alberti pivoted to

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and remained in the

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. He made his debut for the club just days after joining in February, appearing in Boston River's opening day victory over

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. He scored his first goal for the club later that season, netting a brace in a 5–1 victory over Deportivo Maldonado in October 2020. Through three seasons, he registered 100 total league appearances for the club. However, following the 2022 season and a potential move to

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falling through, Alberti stated his desires to move abroad for the sake of his career.

Emelec (loan)

In January 2023, Alberti moved on loan to Ecuadorian club Emelec, embarking on a one-year loan with an option to buy. Upon arrival at the club, Alberti commented on the club's expectations to win a title in 2023, which they'd failed to accomplish since 2017. He made his competitive debut in the club's opening match of the season, a 2–0 victory over

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