Bruno Rezende facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bruno Rezende
Personal information
Full name	Bruno Mossa de Rezende
Born	(1986-07-02) 2 July 1986 (age 39) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Height	1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
Weight	76 kg (168 lb)
Spike	323 cm (127 in)
Block	302 cm (119 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Valsa Group Modena
Number	1
Career
Years Teams 2003–2005 Unisul Florianópolis 2005–2011 Cimed Florianópolis 2011 Casa Modena 2011–2012 Cimed Florianópolis 2012–2014 RJX 2014–2016 DHL Modena 2016–2017 SESI São Paulo 2017–2018 Azimut Modena 2018–2020 Cucine Lube Civitanova 2020–2021 Funvic Taubaté 2021– Azimut Modena
National team
2005–2006 2007–2024 Brazil U-19 Brazil
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro Team Silver 2008 Beijing Team Silver 2012 London Team FIVB World Championship Gold 2010 Italy Team Silver 2014 Poland Team Silver 2018 Italy-Bulgaria Team Bronze 2022 Poland/Slovenia Team FIVB World Cup Gold 2007 Japan Team Gold 2019 Japan Team Bronze 2011 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2009 Japan Team Gold 2013 Japan Team Gold 2017 Japan Team FIVB Nations League Gold 2021 Rimini World League Gold 2009 Belgrade Team Gold 2010 Córdoba Team Silver 2011 Gdańsk Team Silver 2013 Mar del Plata Team Silver 2014 Florence Team Silver 2016 Kraków Team Silver 2017 Curitiba Team South American Championship Gold 2007 Santiago Gold 2009 Bogotá Gold 2011 Cuiabá Gold 2013 Cabo Frio Gold 2015 Maceió Gold 2017 Santiago/Temuco Gold 2021 Brasília Silver 2023 Recife Pan American Games Gold 2007 Rio de Janeiro Gold 2011 Guadalajara
Last updated: 5 September 2021

Bruno Mossa de Rezende (born July 2, 1986), also known as Bruninho, is a famous Brazilian professional volleyball player. He plays the setter position, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team, setting up the ball for other players to score. He is a key player for the Brazil men's national volleyball team and the Italian club Valsa Group Modena.

Bruno is considered one of the best setters in the world. He is the son of the legendary Brazilian volleyball coach Bernardo Rezende. Throughout his career, Bruno has won many important awards. He is an Olympic champion, winning a gold medal in 2016. He also has two Olympic silver medals from 2008 and 2012.

His long list of achievements includes winning the 2010 World Championship, multiple World Grand Champions Cups, and many South American Championships. He has also won championships with his club teams in both Brazil and Italy.

A Champion's Career

Playing for Brazil

Bruno began his journey with the Brazilian national team in the youth divisions. In 2005, his U20 team won second place at the World Championship. He joined the main national team in 2007 and immediately started winning major titles, including the FIVB World League and the FIVB World Cup.

A huge moment in his career was competing in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he helped Brazil win the silver medal. In 2010, he won his first FIVB World Championship. He returned to the Olympics in 2012 in London, where Brazil once again earned a silver medal.

Bruno celebrating with his teammate Sérgio Santos after winning the 2016 Olympic gold medal.

Bruno with Ricardo Lucarelli celebrating a point during a match.

Winning Olympic Gold

The biggest highlight of Bruno's career came at the 2016 Summer Olympics in his home country of Brazil. In front of a cheering home crowd in Rio de Janeiro, Bruno led his team to victory against Italy in the final match. They won the gold medal, and Bruno was named the "Best Setter" of the entire tournament for his amazing performance. This victory was a very special moment for him and his country.

The Brazilian team celebrates winning the 2016 Olympic gold medal in Rio.

Personal Life

A Volleyball Family

Bruno was born into a family of volleyball stars. His mother, Vera Mossa, was a volleyball player who competed in three Olympic Games. His father, Bernardinho, is a famous volleyball coach and a former player who won an Olympic silver medal in 1984.

When Bruno first started playing for the national team, his father was the coach. Some people worried that Bruno was only on the team because of his dad. However, Bruno and his father proved them wrong. His teammates often said that his father was even tougher on him to show that he earned his spot through hard work and talent.

Bruno with his father and coach, Bernardo Rezende, celebrating with their family and the Rio 2016 gold medal.

Bruno has an older half-brother, Edson, and a younger half-sister, Luisa, from his mother's other marriages. He also has two younger half-sisters, Júlia and Victória, from his father's second marriage. Outside of volleyball, Bruno is good friends with the famous soccer player Neymar.

Major Achievements

Here are some of Bruno's most important career wins with his club and national teams.

Club Championships

• FIVB Club World Championship: Gold medal in 2019 with Cucine Lube Civitanova.
• CEV Champions League: Gold medal in 2019 with Cucine Lube Civitanova.
• Brazilian Championship: Won 6 times with his teams.
• Italian Championship: Won 2 times with his teams.

National Team Victories

• Olympic Games: Gold (2016), Silver (2008, 2012).
• FIVB World Championship: Gold (2010), Silver (2014, 2018), Bronze (2022).
• FIVB World Cup: Gold (2007, 2019).
• FIVB World League: Won 2 gold and 5 silver medals.
• FIVB Nations League: Gold (2021).
• South American Championship: Won 7 gold medals.

Individual Awards

Bruno has been named the "Best Setter" in many tournaments, including:

• 2016 Olympic Games
• 2009 FIVB World Grand Champions Cup
• 2013 FIVB World League
• 2019 FIVB Club World Championship (Also named Most Valuable Player)

See also

In Spanish: Bruno Mossa de Rezende para niños