Djavan Pedro

Djavan Michael Pedro (born 5 December 2003) is an English professional footballer, who plays as a striker for National League North club Southport on loan from club Bury.

Career

Salford City Pedro joined the Salford City youth setup in 2020. While in the youth ranks, Pedro joined City of Liverpool, on a month-long loan, at the start of the 2021–22 season. On his debut, Pedro scored and assisted in a 3–3 draw with Runcorn Linnets. In January 2022, following the conclusion of his loan with City of Liverpool, Pedro joined Avro on a month-long work experience loan. Pedro would make his debut two days later, in a 2–1 victory against Runcorn Town. Pedro would also spend time on loan with Trafford. In July 2022, Pedro would sign a professional contract with Salford, after spending two years in the academy.

Marine (loan) Prior to the 2022–23 season, Pedro joined Northern Premier League side, Marine, on a six-month loan deal. He made his debut in a 0–0 draw, against Lancaster City. Pedro scored his first and only goal for Marine in a 2–2 draw against South Shields. Despite agreeing a loan deal until January 2023, Pedro was recalled by Salford in October 2022.

Radcliffe (loan) After being recalled from Marine, Pedro joined Radcliffe on a three-month loan deal. He made his debut on the same day, in a 1–1 draw, against Ashton United. Pedro returned to Salford at the expiration of his loan deal.

Stalybridge Celtic (loan) In January 2023, Pedro joined Stalybridge Celtic on a month-long loan deal. Pedro made his debut and scored in a 4–0 victory against Nantwich Town. Pedro's loan was extended to the end of the season following his impressive start. Despite scoring, a 4–2 defeat to Marske United confirmed relegation for The Celts. In his final game for Stalybridge Celtic, he scored two goals in a 3–3 draw against Atherton Collieries.

Salford first team Pedro made his debut for Salford City as a 56th-minute substitute in a 3–2 defeat to Harrogate Town. He also made a brief appearance against Premier League side, Burnley, in a 4–0 defeat in the League Cup.

In May 2024, Salford City announced that Pedro would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.

Buxton In June 2024, Pedro joined National League North club Buxton.

Bury On 23 October 2024, Pedro joined North West Counties Premier Division side Bury on loan until January 2025.

On 25 November 2024, having scored seven goals in nine matches, he signed for the club permanently for an undisclosed fee.

Southport

On 8 January 2026, it was announced that Pedro would join National League North club Southport on loan until the end of the season.

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