Dani Lins facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Dani Lins
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Personal information
Full name	Danielle Rodrigues Lins
Born	(1985-01-05) 5 January 1985 (age 40) Recife, Brazil
Height	1.81 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight	68 kg (150 lb)
Spike	290 cm (114 in)
Block	276 cm (109 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Setter
Current club	Vôlei Bauru
Number	3
Career
Years Teams 2000–2005 2005–2006 2006–2011 2011–2014 2014–2017 2018–2019 2019– Finasa Osasco Esporte Clube Pinheiros Rio de Janeiro SESI-SP Molico Osasco Hinode Barueri Vôlei Bauru
National team
2009–2021  Brazil
Honours Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2012 London Team World Championship Silver 2010 Japan Team Bronze 2014 Italy Team World Grand Champions Cup Silver 2009 Japan World Grand Prix Gold 2009 Tokyo Team Gold 2013 Sapporo Team Gold 2014 Tokyo Team Gold 2016 Bangkok Team Silver 2010 Ningbo Team Silver 2011 Macau Team Silver 2012 Ningbo Team Bronze 2015 Omaha Team Pan American Games Gold 2011 Guadalajara Team Pan-American Cup Gold 2011 Ciudad Juárez South American Championship Gold 2009 Porto Alegre Gold 2011 Callao Gold 2013 Ica Gold 2015 Cartagena FIVB Nations League Silver 2021 Rimini Team

Danielle Rodrigues Lins, known as Dani Lins, is a famous Brazilian volleyball player. She was born on January 5, 1985, in Recife, Brazil. Dani plays as a setter, which is like the quarterback of a volleyball team. A setter's job is to get the ball to her teammates so they can hit it over the net. She has won many awards and medals for her amazing skills.

Dani Lins helped her country win a gold medal at the FIVB World Grand Prix in Japan in 2009. One of her biggest achievements was becoming an Olympic champion in 2012.

Dani Lins' Volleyball Journey

Dani Lins started her professional volleyball career in Brazil. She played for several different clubs over the years. Each club helped her grow as a player.

Early Club Career

Dani began playing for Finasa/Osasco from 2003 to 2005. After that, she moved to Pinheiros/Blue Life for the 2005–06 season. In 2006, she joined Unilever, another strong team.

Club Achievements

Dani Lins has won many titles with her clubs. She helped her teams win the Brazilian Women's Volleyball Superliga several times. This is the top volleyball league in Brazil.

• In 2014, her team, SESI-SP, won the South American Club Championship.
• Later that year, she also won a bronze medal at the FIVB Club World Championship. Her team beat a Swiss club called Voléro Zürich.

Recent Club Teams

Dani continued to play for top clubs in Brazil. She played for Molico Osasco and Hinode Barueri. Currently, she plays for Vôlei Bauru.

Playing for Brazil: The National Team

Dani Lins has been a key player for the Brazilian national team for many years. She played for Brazil from 2009 to 2021.

Early National Team Experience

In 2003, Dani helped Brazil finish fourth in the Pan American Games. She also played in the Women's Pan-American Volleyball Cup that same year.

Becoming Team Captain

On August 1, 2009, the Brazilian national team coach, Zé Roberto, chose Dani to be the team captain. She took over from another famous player, Fofão.

Major Wins with Brazil

• In 2009, Dani led her team to win the FIVB World Grand Prix.
• She also won a gold medal at the 2011 Pan American Games in Mexico. She was even named the "Best Setter" at this event!
• The biggest win came in 2012 when Dani and her team won the gold medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. This was a huge moment for her and for Brazil.
• In 2014, her team won a bronze medal at the World Championship. They beat Italy in a close match.
• In 2021, Dani Lins and the Brazilian team won a silver medal at the FIVB Nations League.

Awards and Recognitions

Dani Lins has received many awards for her excellent performance in volleyball.

Individual Awards

• 2009 South American Club Championship – "Best Server"
• 2009 South American Championship – "Best Setter"
• 2011 World Grand Prix – "Best Setter"
• 2011 Pan American Games – "Best Setter"
• 2013 Montreux Volley Masters – "Best Setter"
• 2014 South American Club Championship – "Best Setter"
• 2014 FIVB World Grand Prix – "Best Setter"
• 2015 South American Club Championship – "Best Setter"

Club Awards

• 2014 FIVB Club World Championship – Bronze medal, with SESI-SP
• 2014 South American Club Championship – Champion, with SESI-SP
• 2015 South American Club Championship – Runner-up, with Molico/Osasco
• 2004–05 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Finasa/Osasco
• 2006–07 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rexona/Ades
• 2007–08 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rexona/Ades
• 2008–09 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Rexona/Ades
• 2009–10 Brazilian Superliga – Runner up, with Rexona/Ades
• 2010–11 Brazilian Superliga – Champion, with Unilever Vôlei
• 2013–14 Brazilian Superliga – Runner up, with SESI-SP
• 2016–17 Brazilian Superliga – Runner up, with Vôlei Nestlé

See also

In Spanish: Dani Lins para niños