Francisco Jovel Álvarez Rivera (born November 24, 1982, in El Salvador) is a Salvadoran professional footballer, who currently plays as a defender.
Club career
Municipal Limeño
He started his career at his hometown club Municipal Limeño in 2001.
Atlético Chaparrastique
He signed with Atlético Chaparrastique in 2004.
Alianza FC
In 2005, Álvarez signed with Alianza F.C.
Águila
After a short-lived spell with Luis Ángel Firpo, he moved to Águila in 2009.
Vista Hermosa
In 2011, Álvarez signed with Vista Hermosa.
Third return to Municipal Limeño
After a short spell in 2005, Álvarez signed again with Municipal Limeño in 2012.
Isidro Metapán
In July 2013, Álvarez signed with A.D. Isidro Metapán for the Apertura 2013.
Fourth return to Municipal Limeño
In 2017, Álvaro signed again with Municipal Limeño.
International career
Álvarez made his debut for El Salvador in an April 2007 friendly match against Haiti and has earned a total of 3 caps, scoring no goals. He has represented his country at the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup.
His final international was a November 2007 friendly match against Jamaica.