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Head coach Renan Dal Zotto announced the 31 players to represent Brazil in this year’s VNL
Setters: Bruno Mossa Rezende, Matheus Silva Goncalves, Kreling Gabriel Gil
Opposites: Neto Aboubacar Drame,Chizoba Neves Atu, Roque Felipe Moreira, Alal Souza, Darlan Fereira Souza, Welinton Oppenkoski
Outside Hitters: João Rafael Ferreira, Adriano Fernandes, Henrique Dantas Nóbrega
Honorato, Yoandy Leal, Rodrigo Leao, Gabriel Kavalkievicz, Ricardo Lucarelli, Arthur Bento Buczmiejuk, Victor Alexsander Almeida Cardoso, Daniel Muniz de Oliveira
Middle Blockers: Leandro Santos, Otavio Pinto, Matheus Bispo dos Santos, Lucas Saatkamp, Flavio Gualberto, Thiery Fellipe Oliveira Morais do Nascimento, Judson Amabel Nunes da Cunha Jr
Liberos: Maique Reis Nascimento, Thales Hoss, Alexandre Figueiredo Elias
A look back on the past:
In the 2021 VNL, Brazil emerged as the champions, defeating world champions Poland in a nail-biting final held in Rimini, Italy. Brazil won the match 3-1, with the first two sets being closely contested affairs. They later faced each other again in the 2022 VNL, where Poland had their revenge by defeating Brazil 3-0 in the third-place match
World Championships
This is the tournament where Brazil’s domination is the most obvious. Since the turn of the century, Brazil has won 3 consecutive editions (2002 in Argentina, 2006 in Japan and 2010 in Italy) followed by 2 second places (2014 Poland and 2018 in Italy/Bulgaria) and a third place in the latest rendition.
Olympic Games
The fact that Brazil’s volleyball team has never missed Olympic games is surprisingly not the most astonishing one for the team. In the past 20 years, their lowest scoring is 4th, barely missing the medals in Japan, after two golds (2004 Greece and 2016 Brazil) and two silvers (2008 China and 2012 UK)
Brazil’s men’s volleyball team has dominated the sport since the 2000s, with a remarkable record in all major tournaments. Their success is a testament to their skill, dedication, and teamwork, which has inspired generations of volleyball players and fans alike.
Players to look out for:
Bruno Rezende, also known as “Bruninho,” has been a force to be reckoned with in the world of volleyball over the past decade. Born into volleyball royalty as the son of Brazilian coaching legend Bernardo Rezende, Bruno has proven himself as one of the most skilled setters globally, playing for the Brazil men’s national volleyball team and Italian club Modena Volley. His exceptional technique and magical ball-handling skills have been crucial to the success of the Brazilian national team. As he continues to dominate the court, we can’t wait to see what other achievements Bruninho will add to his impressive resume.
Darlan Souza, born on 24th June 2002, is a talented Brazilian volleyball player rapidly gaining recognition for his impressive skills as an opposite hitter. Currently playing for Sesi São Paulo in the Brazilian league, Souza has been catching the attention of volleyball enthusiasts worldwide. In 2023, he was labelled as one of the players to watch by Volleyball World. With an avid fanbase rooting for his success, Darlan Souza’s incredible potential on the court will undoubtedly lead to a bright future in the world of professional volleyball.
Maique Reis Nascimento is another extraordinary talent in the team, this time a libero. A key member of the Brazil men’s national volleyball team, Maique has achieved notable success in recent years, with victories at the 2019 World Cup and the 2021 Nations League. Currently playing for Minas Tênis Clube, Nascimento’s dedication and hard work have positioned him as a potential starter in the Volleyball Nations League. As Maique continues to develop his skills, the volleyball world eagerly awaits his future accomplishments.
