Pedro Miguel da Costa Álvaro (born 2 March 2000) is a Portuguese professional footballer. He plays as a centre-back for Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan.

Career Born in , Seia, Guarda District, Álvaro started playing football at local club Seia FC at 9 years old . After being scouted and moving to Benfica's youth system in 2011, he made his professional debut with Benfica B in a goalless away draw to Leixões in LigaPro on 26 November 2017.

On 23 June 2025, Pedro moved abroad for the first time in his career, signing a four-year contract with Aris.

On 12 February of 2026, an official announcement from Aris FC stated that the club and Pedro Miguel Da Costa Alvaro had mutually terminated their cooperation. During his time in Thessaloniki Alvaro made 15 appearances in the Super League 1, scoring one goal. Άρης: Τέλος ο Άλβαρο, τέταρτη αποχώρηση

On 15 February 2026, Pedro joined Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsEstoril2022–23Primeira Liga3011040——3512023–24Primeira Liga2003050——2802024–25Primeira Liga3111000——321Total8125090——952Estoril2025–26Super League Greece15120—10—181Shandong Taishan2026Chinese Super League12000———120Career total1083709010001253

Honours Benfica UEFA Youth League runner-up: 2016–17

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