Hélia Souza
Encyclopedia
Hélia Rogério de Souza nicknamed Fofão, is a Brazil
ian female volleyball
player who competed for the her country's national team
in five consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won a gold medal in 2008 and twice won a bronze medal in 1996 and 2000. She also claimed the gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games
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and was awarded Best Setter. The next season with Grupo 2002 Murcia
she was awarded "Best Setter" at the 2007–08 CEV Indesit Champions League.
Souza retired from the Brazil national team
on 7 September 2008, after helping her country beat Dominican Republic
3-0 and won the Final Four competition. From 1991, when she played her first game for Brazil, to 2008, she played 340 games for the national team.
She signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe Acıbadem since 4 July 2010.
Hélia won the bronze medal at the 2010–11 CEV Champions League
with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem.
(1999–2003) Rexona-Ades (2003–2004) Sirio Perugia
(2004–2007) Grupo 2002 Murcia
(2007–2008) São Caetano/Blausiegel
(2008–2010) Fenerbahçe Acıbadem Istanbul (2010–2011)
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
ian female volleyball
Volleyball
Volleyball is a team sport in which two teams of six players are separated by a net. Each team tries to score points by grounding a ball on the other team's court under organized rules.The complete rules are extensive...
player who competed for the her country's national team
Brazil women's national volleyball team
The Brazil women's national volleyball team is the national volleyball team of Brazil. It is administrated by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol and takes part in international volleyball competitions. It is ranked first in the FIVB World Rankings as of August 2009...
in five consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1992. She won a gold medal in 2008 and twice won a bronze medal in 1996 and 2000. She also claimed the gold medal at the 1999 Pan American Games
1999 Pan American Games
The 1999 Pan American Games, officially the XIII Pan American Games or the 13th Pan American Games, was a major international multi-sport event that was held from July 23-August 8, 1999 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Approximately 5,000 athletes from 42 nations participated at the games. The 1999...
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Career
She won the 2006–07 CEV Cup with the Italian club Sirio PerugiaPallavolo Sirio Perugia
Pallavolo Sirio Perugia is an Italian volleyball club based in Perugia.-History:The team was created in 1970 in Perugia. It won five times the Italian National League, three the Italy's Cup, twice the European Champions League and one the Italy's Supercup....
and was awarded Best Setter. The next season with Grupo 2002 Murcia
CAV Murcia 2005
Club Atlético Voleibol Murcia 2005, also known for sponsorship reason as Grupo 2002 Murcia, is a Spanish volleyball club which is playing their home matches at the Pabellón Príncipe de Asturias in Murcia....
she was awarded "Best Setter" at the 2007–08 CEV Indesit Champions League.
Souza retired from the Brazil national team
Brazil women's national volleyball team
The Brazil women's national volleyball team is the national volleyball team of Brazil. It is administrated by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol and takes part in international volleyball competitions. It is ranked first in the FIVB World Rankings as of August 2009...
on 7 September 2008, after helping her country beat Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team
The Dominican Republic women's national volleyball team represents the Dominican Republic in international volleyball competitions...
3-0 and won the Final Four competition. From 1991, when she played her first game for Brazil, to 2008, she played 340 games for the national team.
She signed with the Turkish club Fenerbahçe Acıbadem since 4 July 2010.
Hélia won the bronze medal at the 2010–11 CEV Champions League
Women's CEV Champions League 2010–11
The Women's CEV Champions League was the highest level of European club volleyball in the 2010–11 season and was the 37th edition.-Teams of the 2010–2011 competition:The number of participants on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions:...
with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem.
Clubs
Pão de Açúcar E.C. (1985–1987) Pão de Açúcar/Paineiras E.C. (1988–1990) Colgate-Pão de Açúcar/São Caetano E.C. (1990–1992) Colgate/São Caetano E.C. (1992–1994) Sollo/Tietê E.C. (1994–1995) Transmontano/J.C. Amaral (1995–1996) UNIBAN/São Caetano E.C. (1996–1998) UNIBAN/São Bernardo (1998–1999) MRV/MinasMinas Tênis Clube (Volleyball)
Minas Tênis Clube is a Brazilian volleyball team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais; who represent the Multisport Club from the same name in the Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol under the name Usiminas/Minas.-Titles:...
(1999–2003) Rexona-Ades (2003–2004) Sirio Perugia
Pallavolo Sirio Perugia
Pallavolo Sirio Perugia is an Italian volleyball club based in Perugia.-History:The team was created in 1970 in Perugia. It won five times the Italian National League, three the Italy's Cup, twice the European Champions League and one the Italy's Supercup....
(2004–2007) Grupo 2002 Murcia
CAV Murcia 2005
Club Atlético Voleibol Murcia 2005, also known for sponsorship reason as Grupo 2002 Murcia, is a Spanish volleyball club which is playing their home matches at the Pabellón Príncipe de Asturias in Murcia....
(2007–2008) São Caetano/Blausiegel
São Caetano/Blausiegel
São Caetano/Blausiegel is a professional women's volleyball team, based in São Caetano do Sul, São Paulo , Brazil.-2008/2009 Team:-External links:*...
(2008–2010) Fenerbahçe Acıbadem Istanbul (2010–2011)
Individuals
- 1999 FIVB World Grand Prix "Best Setter"
- 2006–07 CEV Cup "Best Setter"
- 2007–08 CEV Champions League "Best Setter"
- 2007 FIVB World Cup "Best Setter"
- 2007 Pan-American Games "Best Setter"
- 2008 Final Four Cup "Most Valuable Player"
- 2008 Final Four Cup "Best Setter"
- 2008 Summer Olympics "Best Setter"
Clubs
- 1998/1999 Brazilian ChampionshipSuperliga Brasileira de VoleibolThe Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol is the top level Brazilian volleyball competition and it is organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. There are both men's and women's competitions...
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Champion, with UNIBAN/São Bernardo - 2001 South American Clubs Championship - Champion, with MRV/MinasMinas Tênis Clube (Volleyball)Minas Tênis Clube is a Brazilian volleyball team from Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais; who represent the Multisport Club from the same name in the Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol under the name Usiminas/Minas.-Titles:...
- 2001/2002 Brazilian ChampionshipSuperliga Brasileira de VoleibolThe Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol is the top level Brazilian volleyball competition and it is organized by the Brazilian Volleyball Confederation. There are both men's and women's competitions...
- Champion, with MRV/Minas - 2005 Italian Championship -
Champion, with Despar Perugia - 2005 Italian Cup - Champion, with Despar Colussi Perugia
- 2004–05 CEV Cup - Champion, with Sirio Perugia
- 2005–06 CEV Indesit Champions League - Champion, with Sirio Perugia
- 2006 Italian Cup - Champion, with Despar Perugia
- 2007 Italian Championship - Champion, with Despar Perugia
- 2007 Italian Cup - Champion, with Despar Colussi Perugia
- 2006–07 CEV Cup - Champion, with Sirio Perugia
- 2007 Spanish Super Cup - Champion, with Grupo 2002 MurciaCAV Murcia 2005Club Atlético Voleibol Murcia 2005, also known for sponsorship reason as Grupo 2002 Murcia, is a Spanish volleyball club which is playing their home matches at the Pabellón Príncipe de Asturias in Murcia....
- 2007–08 Spanish Queen's Cup - Champion, with Grupo 2002 Murcia
- 2007–08 Spanish Championship - Champion, with Grupo 2002 Murcia
- 2010 Turkish Super Cup - Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
- 2010 FIVB World Club Championship - Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem
- 2010–11 CEV Champions LeagueWomen's CEV Champions League 2010–11The Women's CEV Champions League was the highest level of European club volleyball in the 2010–11 season and was the 37th edition.-Teams of the 2010–2011 competition:The number of participants on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions:...
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Bronze medal, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem - 2010–11 Aroma Women's Volleyball League - Champion, with Fenerbahçe Acıbadem