| João Cruz | |
| Birth Date: | 31 October 1915 |
| Birth Place: | Évora, Portugal |
| Years1: | 1934–1936 |
| Years2: | 1936–1947 |
| Clubs1: | Vitória Setúbal |
| Clubs2: | Sporting CP |
| Nationalyears1: | 1938–1942 |
| Nationalteam1: | Portugal |
| Nationalcaps1: | 10 |
| Nationalgoals1: | 3 |
| Death Date: | 7 July 1981 |
João Pedro da Cruz (born 31 October 1915, Évora, Portugal - 7 July 1981) known as João Cruz was a Portuguese football player who played forward for Vitória Setúbal and Sporting CP.
João Cruz played 10 games and scored 3 goals for the Portugal national team. Cruz made his debut 9 January 1938 in Lisboa against Hungary, and scored 2 goals in a 4–0 victory. He played his last game 1 January 1942 against Switzerland in a 3–0 victory in Lisboa.