João Luiz (footballer, born 1971)

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.