João Paulo Pereira Bravo (born January 7, 1979, in
Presidente Prudente) is a Brazilian
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. It has been a part of the official program of the Summ ...
player. He is 192 cm and plays as
Wing spiker
A wing is a type of fin that produces lift while moving through air or some other fluid. Accordingly, wings have streamlined cross-sections that are subject to aerodynamic forces and act as airfoils. A wing's aerodynamic efficiency is expr ...
.
Bravo began his volleyball career in Brazil, where he won an award in 2000 as the most promising young player in the country. In 2002, Bravo transferred to the Belgian team Noliko Maaseik, where he not only was chosen the most valuable player in the country, but also experienced league and cup championships. He transferred to the Italian team Piacenza in 2005, and played in the Italian 1st league for five seasons, including one year for Vibo Valentia. With Piacenza, Bravo experienced championships in the Italian league, Italian Cup and the Europe Top Teams Cup. In 2008, he was chosen the best server in the European Champions League. He was part of the
Brazil men's national volleyball team
The Brazil men's national volleyball team is governed by the Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol ''( Brazilian Volleyball Confederation)'' and takes part in international volleyball competitions. Brazil has three gold medals at the Olympic Game ...
at the
2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship
The 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship was held in Italy from 25 September to 10 October 2010. The tournament featured 24 teams to determine the world champions in men's volleyball. In addition to 2006 champion Brazil and host nation I ...
in Italy.
He played for
Arkas Spor Kulubu.
References
External links
Player profile at arkasspor.com
1979 births
Brazilian men's volleyball players
Living people
Sportspeople from Goiás
Arkas Spor volleyball players
Outside hitters
Brazilian expatriate volleyball players
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Puerto Rico
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Belgium
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Italy
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Turkey
Brazilian expatriate sportspeople in Qatar
Expatriate volleyball players in Turkey
Expatriate volleyball players in Puerto Rico
Expatriate volleyball players in Qatar
Expatriate volleyball players in Italy
Expatriate volleyball players in Belgium
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