Francisco Jovel Álvarez

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.

Honours Club C.D. Águila Primera División Runners-up: Apertura 2009, Clausura 2010

A.D. Isidro Metapán Primera División Champion: Apertura 2013, Clausura 2014, Apertura 2014 Runners-up: Clausura 2015