João Paulo Bravo
Brazilian volleyball player (born 1979)
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João Paulo Pereira Bravo (born January 7, 1979) is a Brazilian professional volleyball coach and former player. He is currently an assistant coach for the Canadian men's national team and the Turkish club Arkas Spor.
Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil
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| Full name | João Paulo Pereira Bravo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 7 January 1979 Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 87 kg (192 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Spike | 340 cm (134 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Block | 320 cm (126 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current team | Canada (AC) Arkas Spor Izmir (AC) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Outside spiker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Last updated: 7 July 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Career
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 at the 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in Italy.[1] He played for Arkas Spor Kulubu.[2][3]
