Álvaro (footballer, born 1931)

Álvaro José Rodrigues Valente (24 September 1931 – 21 September 1991), known as just Álvaro, was a Brazilian football player and manager. He played as a forward for Jabaquara, Santos and Atlético Madrid, and appeared in nine official matches for the Brazil national football team in 1955 and 1956. He was also part of Brazil's squad for the 1956 South American Championship.

His brother Ramiro was also a footballer. Both played together at Jabaquara, Santos and Atlético Madrid.