Career
Second Division years Alvarado started his career at Municipal de San Salvador and joined fellow capital outfit Telecom Football Club in 1997. He then moved to Coca Cola and stayed with them for seven years, experiencing their change of name to Nacional 1906 and the merger with Independiente de San Vicente which eventually saw them clinch promotion to the Primera Division in 2006. Alvarado only made his debut at the top level in El Salvador at 26 years.
Isidro Metapan In 2007, he was signed by Isidro Metapan.
Alvarado received his first call up to the national team in December 2008. He officially received his first cap on February 1, 2009 in a UNCAF Nations Cup 2009 match against Honduras.