João Pedro Gonçalves Neves (জোয়াও পেদ্রো গনসালভেস নেভেস) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain and the Portugal national team. He is widely regarded as one of the most promising youngsters in the world.

Coming through Benfica's youth system, Neves impressed during his time with the reserve side, winning the UEFA Youth League in 2021–22, being instrumental part of Benfica's first European trophy in 60 years. He was subsequently promoted to the first-team, making his professional debut at age 18, where he helped Benfica win the league title in his first season with the side.

Born in Tavira, Neves began his youth career with hometown club Casa Benfica Tavira, one of Benfica's feeder clubs, he then spent four seasons in Benfica's development centre in Algarve, before moving to Benfica's main academy in 2016. Neves signed his first professional contract with Benfica in December 2020.

Neves represented Portugal at under-15 and under-19, for a total of 21 caps. In June 2023, Neves took part in the 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, scoring his first goal on 27 June in a 2–1 against Belgium. Portugal were eliminated from the tournament, on 2 July, after a 1–0 loss to England in the quarter-finals.

On 6 October 2023, Neves was called up to the Portuguese team for the first time for UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying matches against Slovakia and Bosnia and Herzegovina. He debuted the same year on 16 October, coming off the bench to replace Otávio in the 85th minute of a 5–0 away victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On 21 May 2024, Neves was selected in the 26-man squad for the UEFA Euro 2024. With Portugal having secured qualification from their group, he debuted in the competition as a starter in a 2–0 loss against Georgia. Neves did not appear in the knockout stage as they were eliminated from the tournament in the quarter-finals after losing to France 5–3 in a penalty shootout.

A footballer praised for his mature, highly developed mental attributes on the field since a young age, Neves is a quick, agile and technically gifted central midfielder, with notable passing and tackling skills, quick reactions, and close ball control. He is also known for his stamina, bravery and composure on the ball, as well as for his balance and the ability to retain possession in tight spaces when under pressure. In addition, despite his relatively slight frame, he ranks high on the percentile for aerial battles won.

Neves played as a deep-lying playmaker for Benfica, typically in a double pivot within a 4–2–3–1 formation, controlling possession by frequently dropping deep to receive the ball. His quick acceleration over short distances allows him to create space from his marker without needing deceptive moves. He is versatile, able to position himself between central defenders or a defender and full-back to create numerical advantages. His main strength is evading pressure using his agility and low center of gravity to spin away and accelerate into space. Neves also excels at counter-pressing, quickly engaging opponents to limit their time and space when possession is lost.