Quick and agile forward with the ability to score in crucial situations. His soccer career started with Club Cuidad de la Habana in Cuba. He has represented Cuba in the International scene as an U-17, U-23, and with the Senior National Team between < 1998 and 2002. He has played in several prestigious international competitions such as 1998 Copa Caribe, 1999 Pan American Games, and the 2002 CONCACAF Gold Cup being his last appearance with the National Team.

He was then considered the best player in the Cuban squad. In 2004, Alberto signed with MLS side Colorado Rapids. He appeared in 13 games, in which he accumulated a total of 5 points. In 2005, he signed with the Puerto Rico Islanders, appearing in 10 games, most of them as a sub. He returned to the Islanders adding depth to the offensive line and is expected to do the same in 2008.