| João Cardoso | |
| Fullname: | João Soares Cardoso |
| Birth Date: | 27 September 1951 |
| Birth Place: | Sacavém, Portugal |
| Position: | Defender |
| Youthyears1: | 1967–1968 |
| Youthclubs1: | Sacavenense |
| Years1: | 1970–1977 |
| Years2: | 1977–1985 |
| Clubs2: | Sporting Braga |
| Caps1: | 125 |
| Caps2: | 213 |
| Goals2: | 20 |
| Nationalteam1: | Portugal |
| Nationalcaps1: | 8 |
João Soares Cardoso (born 27 September 1951 in Sacavém) is a former Portuguese footballer who played as a defender.
Cardoso gained 8 caps for the Portugal national team.