João Paulo Bravo

João Paulo Bravo
Bravo in 2008
Personal information
Full nameJoão Paulo Pereira Bravo
Born (1979-01-07) 7 January 1979
Presidente Prudente, São Paulo, Brazil
Height1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight87 kg (192 lb)
Spike340 cm (134 in)
Block320 cm (126 in)
Coaching information
Current teamCanada (AC)
Arkas Spor Izmir (AC)
Previous teams coached
YearsTeams
2018–2019
2021–
2023–
Canada U21
Arkas Spor Izmir (AC)
Canada (AC)
Volleyball information
PositionOutside spiker
Career
YearsTeams
1999–2000Barão Hering/Blumenau
2000–2002Unisul Esporte Clube
2002–2005Noliko Maaseik
2004–2005Gigantes de Adjuntas
2005–2006Volley Piacenza
2006–2007Volley Callipo
2007–2010Volley Piacenza
2010–2013Arkas Spor
2013–2015Vôlei Ranata
2014–2016Al-Arabi SC
2015–2021Arkas Spor
National team
2009–2013 Brazil
Honours
Men's volleyball
Representing  Brazil
World Championship
2010 Italy Team
World League
2009 Belgrade Team
2011 Gdańsk Team
World Cup
2011 Japan Team
South American Championship
2009 Colombia
2011 Brazil
Last updated: 7 July 2025

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.

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]

References

  1. ^ "Team Roster 2010 FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship – Brazil". fivb.org. Retrieved 12 October 2015.
  2. ^ "FIVB World Championship Biography - João Paulo Bravo". www.fivb.org. Retrieved 11 September 2019.
  3. ^ "Biography - João Paulo Bravo". www.worldofvolley.com. Retrieved 11 September 2019.