Evandro Guerra facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Evandro Guerra
Personal information
Full name	Evandro Motta Marcondes Guerra
Nationality	Brazilian
Born	(1981-12-27) 27 December 1981 (age 43) Ibirá, São Paulo
Height	2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)
Weight	103 kg (227 lb)
Spike	359 cm (141 in)
Block	332 cm (131 in)
Volleyball information
Position	Opposite
Current club	Renata Brasil
Career
Years Teams 1996–2001 2001–2002 2002–2004 2004–2005 2005–2006 2006–2008 2008–2009 2009–2011 2011–2012 2012–2013 2013–2014 2014–2016 2016–2020 2020– EC Banespa ECUS/Suzano EC Santo André Minas Tênis Clube Unisul Esporte Clube Cimed Esporte Clube Aris Thessaloniki NMV Castellana Grotte Bolívar Voley UPCN Vóley Club SESI São Paulo Suntory Sunbirds Sada Cruzeiro Kuwait SC
National team
2009–  BRA
Honours Men's volleyball Representing  Brazil Olympic Games Gold 2016 Rio de Janeiro FIVB World Championship Silver 2018 Italy/Bulgaria FIVB World Grand Champions Cup Gold 2013 Japan FIVB World League Silver 2016 Kraków CSV South American Championship Gold 2015 Maceió

Evandro Motta Marcondes Guerra, born on December 27, 1981, is a talented Brazilian volleyball player. He is known for his powerful hits as an "opposite" player. Evandro has played for many top clubs around the world and is a key member of the Brazil men's national volleyball team. He has won many important medals, including an Olympic gold medal.

Evandro's Amazing Career

Evandro Guerra has had a long and successful career in volleyball. He started playing professionally in 1996. Over the years, he has played for many different teams in Brazil, Greece, Italy, Argentina, and Japan. His journey shows how dedicated he is to the sport.

Playing for Brazil

Evandro is a very important player for the Brazil men's national volleyball team. He joined the national team in 2009 and has helped them win many big competitions.

• Olympic Gold Medal: One of his biggest achievements was winning the gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games. This was a huge moment for him and for Brazil!
• World Championship Silver: He also won a silver medal at the 2018 FIVB World Championship.
• World Grand Champions Cup Gold: In 2013, Evandro helped Brazil win the FIVB World Grand Champions Cup.
• World League Silver: He earned a silver medal at the 2016 FIVB World League.
• South American Championship Gold: Evandro and his team won gold at the 2015 South American Championship.

Club Successes

Evandro has also achieved great success with the different clubs he has played for.

• FIVB Club World Championship:
  • In 2016, he won the gold medal with Sada Cruzeiro.
  • In 2019, his team Sada Cruzeiro won a silver medal.
• South American Club Championship:
  • Evandro has won this championship five times! He won in 2013 with UPCN Vóley Club.
  • He then won four more times with Sada Cruzeiro in 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020.
• National Championships and Cups:
  • Evandro has won many national titles in Brazil and Argentina.
  • He won the Brazilian Championship with Cimed Esporte Clube in 2008.
  • With UPCN Vóley Club, he won the Argentine Championship in 2013.
  • He also won the Brazilian Championship twice more with Sada Cruzeiro in 2017 and 2018.
  • He has also won several Brazilian and Argentine Cups and SuperCups throughout his career.

Youth Team and Special Awards

• Youth World Champion: Back in 2001, Evandro won a gold medal at the FIVB U21 World Championship. This shows he was a top player from a young age.
• America's Cup: He also won the America's Cup in 2007.

Evandro has also received individual awards for being one of the best players in his position:

• 2015: Best opposite spiker at the CSV South American Championship.
• 2016: Best opposite spiker at the FIVB Club World Championship.
• 2019: Best opposite spiker again at the FIVB Club World Championship.

These awards show that Evandro is recognized as one of the top "opposite" players in the world.