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João Cruz (footballer, born 1915)

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João Cruz
Personal information
Date of birth 31 October 1915
Place of birth Évora, Portugal
Date of death 7 July 1981
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1934–1936 Vitória Setúbal
1936–1947 Sporting CP
International career
1938–1942 Portugal 10 (3)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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[edit]

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.

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