Júlio Tavares (born 19 November 1988) is a Cape Verdean footballer who plays as a striker for Saudi Second Division League club Al-Diriyah and the Cape Verde national team.

[3] On 10 February 2018, Tavares scored twice as Dijon came from behind to beat OGC Nice 3–2 in a home Ligue 1 match; his brace brought his 2017–18 Ligue 1 goal tally to 9 in 15 matches, as many as he had scored in 35 Ligue 1 matches during the entire 2016–17 season.

[4] On 14 September 2020, Tavares signed with Saudi Professional League club Al-Faisaly.

[5] On 25 July 2022, Tavares joined Al-Raed on a free transfer.

[6] On 19 July 2024, Tavares joined Saudi Second Division League club Al-Diriyah.