Djavan Michael Pedro (born 5 December 2003) is an English professional footballer, who plays as a striker for Buxton.

Djavan Pedro
Personal information
Full name Djavan Michael Pedro[1]
Date of birth (2003-12-05) 5 December 2003 (age 20)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
Buxton
Youth career
2020–2021 Salford City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021–2024 Salford City 2 (0)
2021City of Liverpool (loan)
2022Avro (loan)
2022Trafford (loan)
2022Marine (loan) 13 (1)
2022–2023Radcliffe (loan) 6 (0)
2023Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 17 (4)
2023–2024Warrington Rylands (loan) 21 (2)
2024– Buxton 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16:05, 6 October 2024 (UTC)

Career

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Salford City

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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.[2] In January 2022, following the conclusion of his loan with City of Liverpool, Pedro joined Avro on a month-long work experience loan.[3] Pedro would make his debut two days later, in a 2–1 victory against Runcorn Town.[4] Pedro would also spend time on loan with Trafford.[5] In July 2022, Pedro would sign a professional contract with Salford, after spending two years in the academy.[6]

Marine (loan)

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Prior to the 2022–23 season, Pedro joined Northern Premier League side, Marine, on a six-month loan deal.[7] He made his debut in a 0–0 draw, against Lancaster City.[8] Pedro scored his first and only goal for Marine in a 2–2 draw against South Shields.[9] Despite agreeing a loan deal until January 2023, Pedro was recalled by Salford in October 2022.[10]

Radcliffe (loan)

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After being recalled from Marine, Pedro joined Radcliffe on a three-month loan deal.[11] He made his debut on the same day, in a 1–1 draw, against Ashton United.[12] Pedro returned to Salford at the expiration of his loan deal.

Stalybridge Celtic (loan)

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In January 2023, Pedro joined Stalybridge Celtic on a month-long loan deal.[13] Pedro made his debut and scored in a 4–0 victory against Nantwich Town.[14] Pedro's loan was extended to the end of the season following his impressive start.[15] Despite scoring, a 4–2 defeat to Marske United confirmed relegation for The Celts.[16] In his final game for Stalybridge Celtic, he scored two goals in a 3–3 draw against Atherton Collieries.[17]

Salford first team

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Pedro made his debut for Salford City as a 56th minute substitute in a 3–2 defeat to Harrogate Town.[18] He also made a brief appearance against Premier League side, Burnley, in a 4–0 defeat in the League Cup.[19]

In May 2024, Salford City announced that Pedro would depart the club upon the expiration of his contract.[20]

Buxton

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In June 2024, Pedro joined National League North club Buxton.[21]

Career statistics

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As of end of 2023–24 season
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Salford City 2022–23 League Two 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023–24[22] League Two 2 0 0 0 1 0 1[a] 0 4 0
Total 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 0
Marine (loan) 2022–23[23] Northern Premier League 13 1 2 0 1[b] 0 16 1
Radcliffe (loan) 2022–23[24] Northern Premier League 6 0 0 0 0 0 6 0
Stalybridge Celtic (loan) 2022–23[25] Northern Premier League 17 4 0 0 0 0 17 4
Warrington Rylands (loan) 2023–24[26] NPL Premier Division 20 2 0 0 1[c] 0 21 2
Career total 58 7 2 0 1 0 3 0 64 7
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
  2. ^ Appearance in the FA Trophy
  3. ^ Appearance(s) in NPL Premier Division play-offs

References

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  1. ^ "EFL: Squad list 2023/24 & U21 registered contract players" (PDF). English Football League. 7 September 2023. p. 133. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  2. ^ Meadows, Michael (29 September 2021). "MATCH REPORT: PURPS AND LINNETS SHARE 6 GOAL THRILLER". City of Liverpool FC. Archived from the original on 21 October 2021. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Pedro Joins On Loan". Avro FC. 1 January 2022. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  4. ^ "Runcorn Town 1 Avro 2". Avro FC. 3 January 2022. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  5. ^ Law, Dave (6 February 2022). "TRAFFORD 2, RUNCORN LINNETS 0". Trafford FC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  6. ^ Moorcroft, Will (8 July 2022). "EDS SQUAD 2022-23". Salford City FC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  7. ^ "DJAVAN PEDRO". Marine FC. 15 August 2022. Archived from the original on 7 February 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  8. ^ "MARINE 0 0 LANCASTER CITY". Pitchero. 16 August 2022. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  9. ^ Prince, Daniel (20 August 2022). "Match Report: Marine 2-2 South Shields". South Shields FC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  10. ^ "Djavan Pedro". Marine FC. 21 October 2022. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  11. ^ Gordon, James (22 October 2022). "Highly-Rated Forward Joins Radcliffe". The NPL. Archived from the original on 26 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  12. ^ Wilson, Kieran (23 October 2022). "MATCH REPORT - RADCLIFFE 1-1 ASHTON UNITED". Radcliffe FC. Archived from the original on 23 October 2022. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  13. ^ Moorcroft, Will (20 January 2023). "DJAVAN PEDRO JOINS STALYBRIDGE CELTIC ON LOAN". Salford City FC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  14. ^ Moorcroft, Will (26 January 2023). "LARA JOINS STALYBRIDGE ON WORK EXPERIENCE". Salford City FC. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  15. ^ Connell, Lewis (21 February 2023). "DJ Pedro extends his stay at Stalybridge Celtic". Quest Media Network. Archived from the original on 3 October 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  16. ^ Carter, Gary (18 April 2023). "Stalybridge Celtic suffer relegation". Tameside Correspondent. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  17. ^ Pearce, Zach (25 April 2023). "Dramatic draw at Stalybridge Celtic ensures safety for Colls". Bolton News. Archived from the original on 25 April 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Harrogate Town 3 2 Salford City". BBC. 23 September 2023. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  19. ^ Begley, Emlyn (26 September 2023). "Salford 4 0 Burnley". BBC. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  20. ^ "Retained and released list submitted". www.salfordcityfc.co.uk. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
  21. ^ @Buxton_FC (6 June 2024). "✍🏼⚽️ | and here's our first signing photo in the new kit! ✅ A warm welcome to striker Djavan Pedro, who signed for the club earlier today after leaving @SalfordCityFC. Welcome to Buxton, DJ! #WelcomeDJ | #TeamBuxton" (Tweet). Retrieved 6 October 2024 – via Twitter.
  22. ^ "Games played by Djavan Pedro in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  23. ^ "Marine – Appearances – Djavan Pedro – 2022-2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  24. ^ "Radcliffe – Appearances – Djavan Pedro – 2022-2023". Football Web Pages. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  25. ^ "Player Profile - Djavan Pedro". Stalybridge Celtic. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
  26. ^ "Warrington Rylands – Appearances – Djavan Pedro – 2023-2024". www.footballwebpages.co.uk. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
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