João Cruz (footballer, born 1915)

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.

International career
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.