João Resende

João Pedro Moreira Resende (born 26 March 2003) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga 3 club Académica, on loan from Liga Portugal 2 club União de Leiria.

Club career
In July 2023, Resende left Benfica's B team and signed a three-year contract with Liga Portugal 2 club União de Leiria.

On 31 January 2024, Leiria sent Resende on loan to Liga 3 club Académica until the end of the 2023–24 season.

International career
Resende has represented Portugal at youth international level.

Honours
Benfica
 * Campeonato Nacional de Juniores: 2021–22
 * UEFA Youth League: 2021–22
 * Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022