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Quick facts for kids Carol Gattaz
Gattaz in 2022
Personal information
Full name	Caroline de Oliveira Saad Gattaz
Born	(1981-07-27) July 27, 1981 (age 44) São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Weight	78 kg (172 lb)
Spike	315 cm (124 in)
Block	299 cm (118 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Middle-Blocker
Current club	Praia Clube
Number	2
Career
Years Teams 1998–00 São Caetano Esporte Clube 2000–01 Rio de Janeiro Vôlei Clube 2001–04 São Caetano Esporte Clube 2004–07 Finasa/Osasco 2007–08 Monte Schiavo Jesi 2008–11 Rio de Janeiro Vôlei Clube 2011–12 Vôlei Futuro 2012–13 Igtisadchi Baku 2013–14 Vôlei Amil/Campinas 2014–2024 Itambé/Minas 2024- Praia Clube
National team
2002–2010, 2021-2022 Brazil
Honours Women's Volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Silver 2020 Tokyo Team World Championship Silver 2006 Japan Team Silver 2010 Japan Team Silver 2022 Netherlands/Poland Team World Cup Silver 2007 Japan Team World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2005 Nagoya Team Gold 2013 Tokyo/Nagoya Team Silver 2009 Tokyo/Fukuoka Team FIVB World Grand Prix Gold Reggio Calabria 2004 Team Gold Sendai 2005 Team Gold Reggio Calabria 2006 Team Gold Yokohama 2008 Team Gold Tokyo 2009 Team Pan-American Cup Gold 2009 Miami Final Four Cup Gold 2009 Lima South American Championship Gold 2005 La Paz Gold 2009 Porto Alegre Gold 2021 Barrancabermeja FIVB Nations League Silver 2021 Rimini Team

Caroline de Oliveira Saad Gattaz, known as Carol Gattaz, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She was born on July 27, 1981. Carol Gattaz is a middle-blocker, which means she plays a key role in blocking shots at the net. She has won many awards and medals throughout her career.

She won a silver medal in volleyball at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Carol Gattaz also won the Volleyball World Grand Prix three times in a row with her team.

Early Life and Sports Beginnings

Carol Gattaz was born in São José do Rio Preto, a city in Brazil. Before she became a volleyball star, she played another sport. As a teenager, Carol played futsal, which is a type of indoor soccer. She was a striker for her city's club, América-SP.

While she was still in high school, Carol started playing volleyball. This is where her amazing career truly began.

Carol Gattaz's Volleyball Career

Carol Gattaz plays as a middle blocker, a position that requires great height and quick reflexes. She started her professional volleyball journey with the club São Caetano. In 2000, she moved to Rexona-Ades.

After leaving Rexona-Ades in 2001, Carol played for several different clubs. In 2004, she joined Finasa/Osasco. With this team, she won the Superliga Brasileira de Voleibol, which is Brazil's top volleyball league. She stayed with Finasa/Osasco until the 2006–2007 season.

In 2007, Carol Gattaz went to Italy to play for Monte Schiavo. However, she returned to Brazil the next season. She rejoined Rexona-Ades, which was a big team in Brazil. Later, in the 2011-2012 season, she played for Vôlei Futuro.

Playing for the Brazilian National Team

Carol Gattaz has also been a very important player for the Brazilian national team. She helped her country win many major championships.

• She won the South American Women's Volleyball Championship multiple times: in 2003, 2005, 2007, and 2009.
• She also helped Brazil win the Volleyball World Grand Prix in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009.

Awards and Achievements

Carol Gattaz has received many individual awards for her skills. She has also won numerous championships with her clubs.

Individual Awards

• 2005 South American Championship – "Best Blocker"
• 2009 South American Championship – "Best Blocker"
• 2009 South American Club Championship – "Best Blocker"
• 2009 Montreux Volley Masters – "Best Blocker"
• 2018 South American Club Championship – "Most Valuable Player"
• 2019 South American Club Championship – "Most Valuable Player"
• 2018–19 Brazilian Superliga – "Best Middle Blocker"
• 2020 South American Club Championship – "Best Blocker"
• 2021 FIVB Nations League - "Best Middle Blocker"
• 2020 Tokyo Olympics - "Best Blocker"
• 2021 South American Championship – "Best Blocker"

Club Achievements

• 2004–05 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Finasa/Osasco
• 2005–06 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa/Osasco
• 2006–07 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Finasa/Osasco
• 2008–09 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rexona/Ades
• 2009–10 Brazilian Superliga – Runner-up, with Unilever Vôlei
• 2010–11 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Unilever Vôlei
• 2011–12 Brazilian Superliga – Bronze medal, with Vôlei Futuro
• 2015–16 Brazilian Superliga – Bronze medal, with Camponesa/Minas
• 2017–18 Brazilian Superliga – Bronze medal, with Camponesa/Minas
• 2018–19 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Itambé/Minas
• 2020–21 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Itambé/Minas
• 2012–13 Azerbaijan Superleague – Runner-up, with Igtisadchi Baku
• 2009 South American Club Championship – Runner-up, with Unilever Vôlei
• 2018 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Camponesa/Minas
• 2019 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Itambé/Minas
• 2020 South American Club Championship – Champion, with Itambé/Minas
• 2018 FIVB Club World Championship – Runner-up, with Itambé/Minas