João Pedro Moreira Resende (born 26 March 2003) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for Liga Portugal 2 club Farense.

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.

On 1 July 2025, Resende signed a three-year contract with Estrela da Amadora. After making his top-level debut with late-substitute appearances in two opening games of the 2025–26 Primeira Liga for Estrela, on 1 September 2025 he was loaned to Pontevedra in Spanish third-tier Primera Federación.

International career Resende has represented Portugal at youth international level.

Career statistics

Club

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Honours Benfica Campeonato Nacional de Juniores: 2021–22 UEFA Youth League: 2021–22Conheça os 24 heróis da Youth League (Benfica) Under-20 Intercontinental Cup: 2022

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