Career
He also represented Costa Rica at international level Born in Santa Bárbara, Heredia, Alvarado played as a goalkeeper. There, he earned the nickname "Aguilucho" (hawk) for the aggressive manner in which he attacked opponents trying to score.
He would play 159 league games for Liga.
He returned to Alajuelense after one season, and would spend three months in Colombia with América de Cali during 1950. Alvarado"s most memorable game was a 1951 match against Boca Juniors.
Costa Rican president Otilio Ulate Blanco gave Alvarado his watch, which he stopped at the moment Alvarado blocked the shot. During his career, Alvarado turned down offers to play for Italy"s Genoa C.F.C. and Argentina"s Boca Juniors.
Alvarado made 25 appearances for the Costa Rica national football team, making his debut in 1946.
