| João Luiz | |
| Full Name: | João Luiz Ferreira Baptista |
| Birth Date: | 23 June 1971 |
| Birth Place: | Brazil |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in |
| Position: | Defender |
| Clubs1: | Vasco de Gama |
| Years2: | 1997 |
| Clubs2: | MetroStars |
| Caps2: | 7 |
| Goals2: | 0 |
João Luiz Ferreira Batista, known as João Luiz, is a Brazilian former association football player. He spent one season in Major League Soccer.
In 1997, the MetroStars purchased Luiz’ contract from Vasco de Gama. He played only seven games, spending most of the season on injury reserve. The MetroStars released him at the end of the season.