About João Cruz
Lived 1915 – 1981 (aged 65). João Cruz was a Portuguese association football player.
João Pedro da Cruz (31 October 1915 – 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 Lisbon 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 Lisbon.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was João Cruz?
Footballer (1915-1981)
When was João Cruz born?
João Cruz was born on 31 October 1915 in Évora.
When did João Cruz die?
João Cruz died on 7 July 1981.
What was João Cruz's occupation?
João Cruz was an association football player.
What nationality was João Cruz?
João Cruz was Portuguese.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: João Cruz (footballer, born 1915)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). João Cruz. https://biography.guide/joao-cruz/
MLA: "João Cruz." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/joao-cruz/.
Chicago: "João Cruz." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/joao-cruz/.
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