João Pedro da Silva Pinheiro (born 4 January 1988) is a Portuguese referee who officiates in the Primeira Liga.
He officiated his first senior international match on 23 March 2019 between Brazil and Panama.
In 2019, he was appointed to officiate the 2019 Taça da Liga Final, taking place on 26 January 2019 between Porto and Sporting CP.
[4] In 2022 he was appointed to officiate the Portuguese league match between FC Porto and Sporting CP, taking place on 11 February 2022.
This game ultimately led to FC Porto going on to win the championship at the end of the season, causing many Sporting CP fans to fear and hate João Pinheiro.