Djavan Pedro
English footballer (born 2003)
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Djavan Michael Pedro (born 5 December 2003) is an English professional footballer, who plays as a striker for National League North club Southport on loan from Northern Premier League Division One West club Bury.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Djavan Michael Pedro[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 5 December 2003 | ||
| Position | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Southport | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2020–2021 | Salford City | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2021–2024 | Salford City | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | → City of Liverpool (loan) | ||
| 2022 | → Avro (loan) | ||
| 202 | → Trafford (loan) | ||
| 2022 | → Marine (loan) | 13 | (1) |
| 2022–2023 | → Radcliffe (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2023 | → Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 17 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | → Warrington Rylands (loan) | 21 | (2) |
| 2024 | Buxton | 7 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Bury (loan) | 7 | (7) |
| 2024– | Bury | 47 | (27) |
| 2026– | → Southport (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:26, 3 December 2024 (UTC) | |||
Career
Salford City
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)
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)
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)
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
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
In June 2024, Pedro joined National League North club Buxton.[21]
Bury
On 23 October 2024, Pedro joined North West Counties Premier Division side Bury on loan until January 2025.[22]
On 25 November 2024, having scored seven goals in nine matches, he signed for the club permanently for an undisclosed fee.[23]
Southport
On 8 January 2026, it was announced that Pedro would join National League North club Southport on loan until the end of the season.
Career statistics
- 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[24] | 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[25] | Northern Premier League | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | — | 1[b] | 0 | 16 | 1 | |
| Radcliffe (loan) | 2022–23[26] | Northern Premier League | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |
| Stalybridge Celtic (loan) | 2022–23[27] | Northern Premier League | 17 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 17 | 4 | |
| Warrington Rylands (loan) | 2023–24[28] | NPL Premier Division | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 21 | 2 | |
| Career total | 58 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 64 | 7 | ||
- Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy
- Appearance(s) in NPL Premier Division play-offs